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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Precautions for inspection and maintenance:ALL-0000-001K06A
TURN OFF THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH
TURN OFF THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH:ALL-AW1P-012K00A
In the following cases, set the starting switch to the OFF position and confirm that the system operating lamp is
off.
If the system operating lamp is not confirmed to be off and the battery disconnect switch is set to the OFF posi-
tion, there may occur serious personal injuries like electric shock, etc.
q When the machine is stored for a long time (more than a month)
q When the electrical system is repaired
q When electrical welding is conducted
q When the battery is handled
q When the fuse is replaced
WELDING INSTRUCTIONS
Welding instructions:ALL-0000-629K00A
Welding operations must always be carried out by a qualified welder and in a place equipped with proper equip-
ment. There is a hazard of gas, fire, or electrocution when carrying out welding, so never allow any unqualified
personnel to carry out welding.
Before starting welding work, turn the starting switch to the OFF position, wait over one minute, then switch off the
battery disconnect switch and take out the battery disconnect switch key.
BATTERY
BATTERY:ALL-AW10-012K00A
Before inspecting or handling the battery, turn the key in the starting switch to the OFF position.
q Danger of battery exploding
When the battery is being charged, flammable hydrogen gas
is generated and may explode. In addition, the battery elec-
trolyte includes dilute sulphuric acid. Any mistake in handling
may cause serious personal injury, explosion, or fire, so
always observe the following.
Do not use or charge the battery if the battery electrolyte
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is below the LOWER LEVEL mark. This may cause
explosion. Always carry out periodic inspection of the
battery electrolyte level, and add distilled water (or com-
mercially available battery filler solution) to the UPPER
LEVEL mark.
Do not smoke or bring any flame close to the battery.
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Hydrogen gas is generated when the battery is being
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charged, so remove the battery from the machine, take
it to a well-ventilated place, remove the battery caps,
then carry out the charging.
After charging, tighten the battery caps securely.
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q Danger from dilute sulphuric acid
When the battery is being charged, flammable hydrogen gas
is generated and may explode. In addition, the battery elec-
trolyte includes dilute sulphuric acid. Any mistake in handling
may cause serious personal injury, explosion, or fire, so
always observe the following.
When handling the battery, always wear protective eye-
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glasses and rubber gloves.
If battery electrolyte gets into your eyes, immediately
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wash your eyes with large amounts of fresh water. After
that, get medical attention immediately.
If battery electrolyte gets on your clothes or skin, wash it
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off immediately with large amounts of water.
q Danger of sparks
There is hazard that sparks will be generated, so always observe the following.
Do not let tools or other metal objects make any contact between the battery cables. Do not leave tools
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lying around near the battery.
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