Charging the batteries
Use the battery charger 1 (page 18) when the battery is discharged (see control panel display 3, (page 10). Proceed
as belows:
READ CAREFULLY THE OPERATIONS MANUAL OF THE BATTERY CHARGER.
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WARNING!
Keeping the batteries charged makes their life last longer.
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WARNING!
When the batteries are fl at, make sure they do not remain in this condition for long as this would shorten their life.
Check the battery charging status at least once a week!
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ATTENTION!
Charging lead batteries with liquid acid (WET) produces highly explosive hydrogen gas. Batteries should be charged in
areas that are well-ventilated and far from open fl ames.
Do not smoke during battery charging. Keep the batteries holder case in the extracted position during battery charging.
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ATTENTION!
Be very careful when charging the lead batteries with liquid acid (WET) as small quantities of liquid could leak from the
batteries. This liquid is corrosive. If it comes into contact with the skin or eyes, wash abundantly with water and immedi-
ately contact a doctor.
Charging the batteries using a battery charger on the machine
NOTE!
When the battery charger is connected to the mains, all machine functions are automatically excluded.
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Move the machine to a suitable area to charge the batteries.
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(*) Open the battery holder, extract the case containing the batteries and DO NOT disconnect the battery connector
(see "Opening/Closing the battery holder).
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(*) Open the battery caps and leave them open for the next charging.
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(*) Clean (if necessary) the upper surface of the batteries.
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Connect the plug (X) into the "VDE Black type" socket (Y) of the charger on board and to the 115V electric socket. The
batteries start charging.
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Charging is complete when "100 %" is shown on the display (see "A") , the notches are all full (see "B") and the word "END
OF CHARGE appears" (see "C") .
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Disconnect the cable (K) from the 115V electric socket, the plug (X) from VDE socket (Y) of the charger.
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(*) Check the correct level of the electrolyte inside the batteries and restore it if necessary, then close the caps.
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Close the battery holder (see "Opening/Closing the battery holder).
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The machine is now ready for a new work cycle.
NOTE!
The items listed above and marked with (*) refer to lead batteries with liquid acid (WET).
Y
X
K
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C
A
B