How To Prepare the Machine For Operation
How To Charge The Batteries
WARNING: Charging the batteries in an area without adequate ventilation could result in an explosion. To prevent an explosion, charge the batteries only in an area with good ventilation.
WARNING: Lead acid batteries generate gases which could explode. Keep sparks and flames away from batteries. NO SMOKING!
WARNING: Failure to disconnect the AC plug from the wall receptacle before connecting or disconnecting the DC connector on the charger could result in an explosion. Always disconnect the AC plug from the wall receptacle before connecting or disconnecting the DC connector on the charger.
To charge the batteries, follow this procedure:
1.Put the charger on a flat surface. Make sure the vents on the sides are at least two inches away from walls and other objects. Make sure there are no objects near the vents on the bottom of the charger.
2."L" Model - when key is off, brake is activated. Make sure key is off.
"S" Model - Set the parking brake (if provided) by putting it into the down position. See figure 12. Make sure the key switch is in "OFF" position.
3.Before charging the batteries the battery compartment needs to be vented. To vent compartment, tip up the recovery tank until it locks in either of the two open positions. See figure 13A. To close the tank, pull up on the latch arm and then slowly lower the tank to the closed position.
CAUTION: Before raising tank, be sure tank is empty.
NOTE: There is an intermediate position available for holding the recovery tank open for charging batteries. See figure 13B.
WARNING: Do not operate or perform maintenance on the machine while the recovery tank is in the intermediate position. The tank can be accidentally bumped and it may slam shut.
To place the tank in the intermediate position, pull up on the latch arm while raising the recovery tank until it slips into the knotch area of arm. While pulling up on the latch arm,carefully lower the recovery tank making sure it is securely locked into place. See figure 13B. To release the latch arm, tip the recovery tank up slightly while pushing down on the latch arm and then slowly lower the tank.
Figure 12
("S" Model)
Figure 13A
Figure 13B
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