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SAFETY RULES
Battery Safety
Burn Hazards
Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective clothing and eyewear when working with batteries.
Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize battery acid spills with baking soda and water.
Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water or rain during charging.
Explosion Hazards
Keep sparks, flames and lighted tobacco away from batteries. Batteries emit an explosive gas.
The battery tray should remain open during the entire charging cycle.
Do not contact the battery terminals or the cable clamps with tools that may cause sparks.
Component Damage Hazard
Do not use any battery charger greater than 24V to charge the batteries.
Electrocution Hazards
Connect the battery charger to a grounded, AC
Inspect daily for damaged cord, cables and wires. Replace damaged items before operating.
Avoid electrical shock from contact with battery terminals. Remove all rings, watches and other jewelry.
Tip-over Hazard
Do not use batteries that weigh less than the original equipment. Batteries are used as counterweight and are critical to machine stability. Each battery must weigh 29.5 kg.
Lifting Hazard
Use the appropriate number of people and proper lifting techniques when lifting batteries.
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