Wrangler 2016 AB Instructions D'origine page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY POWERED EQUIPMENT WITH ON BOARD CHARGERS
WARNING: Failure to observe these instructions can cause personal
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 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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
injury to machine operator or bystanders.
No smoking, open
Contains acid.
flames, or sparks while
Avoid contact
working with batteries.
Poison. Causes
severe burns. Avoid
contact.
BATTERY CHARGING
• ALWAYS read instructions on charger carefully.
• ALWAYS use the NSS supplied charger with proper
voltage rating.
• ALWAYS recharge the batteries after each use, leave the
charger plugged into the wall outlet when the machine is
not in use.
For flooded lead acid batteries only (does not apply to
AGM or Gel cell 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.
For all battery types:
• 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 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.
• ALWAYS keep flammable materials away from charger.
Shock or
electrocution
hazard.