Important Safety Instructions; Battery Installation - Wrangler 1710 AB Instructions D'origine

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BATTERY POWERED EQUIPMENT WITH ON BOARD CHARGERS
WARNING: Failure to observe these instructions can cause
personal injury to machine operator or bystanders.
Read and understand all
instructions before installing
or charging batteries.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen, which can cause fire or explosion.
NEVER smoke, light a match, or cause a spark during operation or charging.
ALWAYS charge in a well-ventilated area away from open flame.
GENERAL
 ALWAYS read and understand all instructions
before installing or charging batteries.
 NEVER attempt to install or charge batteries
unless you have been trained to do so.
 NEVER allow an untrained person to install or
charge batteries.
 ALWAYS remove all jewelry when working on or
near the batteries.
 ALWAYS turn off all switches during installation
and service.
 ALWAYS disconnect the battery leads before
performing any service or repair.
 ALWAYS wear eye protection and protective
clothing to avoid contact with battery acid.
 NEVER lay anything on top of batteries as arcing
may occur.
 IF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID OCCURS,
follow these instructions:

SKIN – rinse area with water.

EYES – Flush with water for 15 minutes.

INTERNAL – Drink water or milk. Follow with
Milk of Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil.
Call a physician immediately.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

 ALWAYS use two people to install, as batteries are
heavy.
 ALWAYS turn off all machine switches.
 ALWAYS position batteries as shown on the machine
installation decal to maintain machine balance.
 ALWAYS connect batteries as shown on the machine
installation decal to avoid shorting out the batteries
and the electrical system.
ALL REPAIR SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN NSS AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR/
SERVICE STATION USING ONLY NSS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS
No smoking, open
flames, or sparks while
working with batteries.
Contains acid.
Avoid contact
BATTERY CHARGING
 ALWAYS read instructions on charger carefully.
 ALWAYS use the NSS supplied charger with proper
voltage rating.
For lead acid batteries only, (does not apply to gel
cell or maintenance free batteries).
 ALWAYS check to ensure the battery water level
covers the battery plates before charging.
 ALWAYS check water level after charging and add
distilled water if necessary to bring level to the bottom
of the fill hole.
 NEVER overfill batteries as
battery and machine damage
may result.
 ALWAYS wipe any acid from the
top of batteries using a soap solution.
 ALWAYS study battery manufacturers' specific
precautions such as recommended rates of charge.
 ALWAYS reattach caps to batteries. Do not charge
with caps loose or removed.
 ADD only distilled water.

NEVER charge a frozen battery.

ALWAYS plug the charger into an earthed socket
outlet.

NEVER touch uninsulated portion of output connector
or uninsulated battery terminal.

ALWAYS disconnect the AC supply before making or
breaking the connections to the battery while charging.

NEVER open or disassemble charger.
 NEVER operate charger if the AC supply cord is
damaged or if the charger has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.
Poison. Causes
severe burns. Avoid
contact.