Wrangler 2016 AB, Operation Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

BATTERY POWERED EQUIPMENT WITH ON BOARD CHARGERS

 WARNING: 

Failure to observe these instructions can cause personal 
injury to machine operator or bystanders. 

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. 

BATTERY CHARGING 



ALWAYS

 read instructions on charger carefully. 



ALWAYS

 use the NSS supplied charger with proper 

voltage rating. 

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. 

No smoking, open 
flames, or sparks while 
working with batteries. 

Contains acid.  
Avoid contact 

Poison.  Causes 
severe burns.  Avoid 
contact.

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.

ALL REPAIR SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN NSS AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR/ 
SERVICE STATION USING ONLY NSS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS 

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