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Parts & Operations Manual
Labrador
Fuses: replacing
! WARNING: Never use a fuse with a higher amperage than specified.
The fuses can only be replaced by a Dustbane service centre or by technical
personnel authorized by Dustbane.
Lift the tank, disconnect the battery wiring connector from the electrical system
or unplug the power cable, remove the cover (Fig. 18-Ref. 1) to access the fuses.
Battery maintenance and charging
! INFORMATION: Before charging the batteries, remove the electronic key from
the instrument panel.
! DANGER: Do not check the batteries by sparking.
The batteries (WET) give off flammable fumes. Put out all fires and hot embers before checking or topping up the battery level.
! DANGER: Perform the operations described below in a ventilated area.
! WARNING: When charging the batteries, the tank must be lifted and kept open, to allow correct ventilation of the battery compartment.
! WARNING: In the case of gel batteries, use a specific charger for gel batteries only.
! WARNING: To avoid permanent damage to the batteries, do not run them down completely.
! WARNING: Charge the batteries as instructed in the battery charger manual. Disconnect the connectors at the end of charging.
“STANDALONE” battery charger, electrical connection to the machine:
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Turn the machine off.
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Plug the battery charger connector into the socket on the machine as highlighted (Fig. 19-ref. 1).
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Start the recharge cycle.
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Disconnect the connectors at the end of charging.
“ONBOARD” battery charger:
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Turn the machine off.
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Remove the battery charger cable from its compartment (Fig. 19-ref. 2).
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Plug into a power socket and start the recharge cycle.
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The display will show when the recharge cycle ends, see “Display alarms”
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At end of the recharge cycle, unplug the cable from the power socket.