➤ Take heed of any safety signs on the battery warning labels.
The individual safety signs have the following meaning:
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1
– Fire, sparks, open flame and smoking are forbidden!
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2
– Eye and face protection must be worn because of the danger of acid burns.
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3
– Keep children well away from batteries and electrolyte.
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4
– Wear protective gloves, batteries are filled with caustic electrolyte!
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5
– Observe the battery manufacturer's instructions!
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6
– Follow the safety rules, explosion hazard!
Further instructions on working with batteries:
➤ Do not remove battery terminal covers unnecessarily.
➤ Do not place tools on the battery. This can lead to short-circuiting, overheating and bursting of
the battery!
➤ Take particular care when the battery has been in service for a long time or has just been
charged as highly explosive gas is emitted!
Ensure adequate ventilation!
10.3.9.2 Battery checking and care
Even so-called 'maintenance-free' batteries need a degree of care to obtain their maximum opera‐
tional life.
The outside of the battery and the terminals should be cleaned regularly with a soft cloth.
This avoids current leaks and minimises the discharge rate.
Material Terminal grease
Distilled water
Cleaning cloth
Protective gloves
Eye protection
Precondition The machine is shut down.
The machine is standing level.
The machine is fully vented, the pressure gauge reads 0 bar.
Machine is cooled down.
➤ Open the left-hand door.
1. Clean the casing and terminals. Do not use a wire brush!
2. Lightly grease the terminals to prevent corrosion.
3. Check that the batteries and cable connections are properly seated and tighten if necessary.
Check the battery electrolyte level
The acid quantity is generally sufficient for the life of the battery. Nevertheless, the fluid level
should be checked annually. The level should be up to the mark, 1 cm above the plates.
Replace the battery immediately if the casing leaks.
10 Maintenance
10.3 Engine maintenance
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Operator manual Portable compressor
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