upon the electrically powered components; remove any rings, watches and/or clothing with
metallic parts that might come into contact with the electrically powered components.
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do not work underneath the raised machine without adequate fixed safety supports.
WARNING:
• Read all the relevant instructions carefully before performing any maintenance/repair
operations.
• If the machine does not work properly, check this is not caused by failure to carry out routine
maintenance. Otherwise, ask for intervention of the authorised technical assistance centre.
• Restore all electrical connections after any maintenance interventions.
CAUTION:
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When doing maintenance work, switch off the machine using the main switch. Remove the
key from the instrument panel and remove the battery connector from the electrical system
connector.
• Avoid contact with moving parts. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery and tie long hair
back.
• Block the wheels before lifting the machine.
• Lift the machine with equipment that can sustain the weight to be lifted.
ATTENTION:
• Never tamper with the machine's protection devices for any reason; always follow the
supplied routine maintenance instructions scrupulously.
• The electro-magnetic brake must be released in order to move the machine manually. Once
the manual movement operations have been completed, the electro-magnetic brake must be
re-engaged. Never use the machine with the electro-magnetic brake disengaged.
• If the machine needs to be pushed for maintenance purposes (batteries absent; discharged
batteries; etc.), never go faster than 4km/h.
• If any issues are encountered while using the machine, check to make sure that these are
not due to a lack of proper maintenance. Otherwise, request the intervention of authorized
personnel or an Authorized service centre.
• If any parts need to be replaced, always request ORIGINAL spare parts from an authorized
Dealer or Retailer.
• In order to ensure the machine's safety and proper functionality, always have the scheduled
maintenance interventions (specified in the appropriate section of this Manual) performed by
authorized personnel or by an authorized Service Centre.
• Do not clean the machine with direct or pressurized jets of water, or with corrosive
substances.
• If lead batteries (WET) have been installed on the machine, avoid tilting it beyond 86° in
relation to the horizontal plane, as this could cause the highly corrosive liquid to leak out of
the batteries.
• Avoid contact with the battery acid.
• Keep all metal objects away from the batteries.
• Use a non-conductive device for removing the battery.
• Use a hoist and suitable equipment when lifting the batteries.
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The battery must be installed by qualified personnel.
• Always observe the safety measures of the site regarding removing the battery.
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