05-7182-01.fm 69Maintenance and Servicing5.2.2 Charge the batteryWarningRisk of explosion! Explosive gases can develop when charging thebattery.• Avoid smoking and naked flames in the vicinity of batteries.• Swivel up the seat console all the way before charging thebattery.The seat console must remain open when charging the battery!• Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation when charging the battery.• Only connect and disconnect the battery plug when the charger andthe machine are turned off!• Do not place the battery plug on the battery during charging!• Never place tools or other electrically conductive objects on thebattery!Attention• Before initially starting up the machine, the battery that is usedmust be fully and properly charged with commissioning charge.Please observe the instruction manual of the charging device andthe instruction manual of the battery manufacturer. Hakoassumes no liability for battery damage resulting from insufficientcommissioning charge.• Never leave batteries discharged, always recharge themimmediately.• If possible, charge the batteries fully to ensure that the batterieshave an optimum service life. The charger is designed as acontinuous charger and retains the charging state of the battery(trickle charge) after completing the charging process.• The battery should always be charged without being interrupted.• During the charging process it is not possible to turn on themachine.• Observe the information in the instruction manual of the chargerand of the battery manufacturer!
