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MACHINE PREPARATION
11. BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSAL
For maintenance and recharging, comply with the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
Particular attention must be paid when choosing the battery charger, if not supplied, since there are
different kinds according to the type and capacity of the battery.
When the battery reaches the end of its working life, it must be disconnected by expert, trained personnel,
then lifted (using the grips and suitable lifting devices) to remove it from the battery compartment. DEAD
BATTERIES ARE CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS WASTE AND MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE
AUTHORISED BODIES FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL.
WARNING: you are advised to always wear protective gloves, to avoid the risk
of serious injury to your hands
WARNING: You are advised to only lift and move the batteries with lifting and
transportation means suitable for the specific weight and size
12. HANDLING - INSERTING BATTERIES
The batteries must be housed in the special compartment beneath the seat mounting plate. They should
be handled using lifting equipment that is suitable in terms of both weight and method of lifting. They must
also satisfy the requirements of the CEI 21-5 standard. The dimensions of the battery compartment are:
879 mm x 599 mm x H450 mm.
WARNING: For battery maintenance and daily recharging, you must carefully
follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or retailer. All installation
and maintenance operations must be carried out by specialised personnel.
To insert batteries proceed as follows:
1.
Immobilise the machine with the parking brake
2.
Make sure the main switch is in the “0” position
3.
Remove the right-hand cover (1) by unscrewing the nuts (2)
WARNING: you are advised to use airtight batteries only, to avoid the leakage
of acids!
ATTENTION: you are advised to always wear protective gloves, to avoid the
risk of serious injury to your hands
4.
Disconnect the quick release coupling (3) located behind the side cover, to prevent damage to the
coupling itself (CDS version)
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