Genie Z-33/18 Operator's Manual page 18

Operator's Manual
Work Area Safety
Battery Safety
Burn Hazards
Batteries contain acid
Always wear protective
clothing and eye wear when
working with batteries.
Avoid spilling or contacting
battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with
baking soda and water.
The battery pack must remain in the upright
position.
Do not expose the batteries or the charger to
water or rain.
Explosion Hazards
Keep sparks, flames and
lighted tobacco away from
batteries. Batteries emit an
explosive gas.
The battery pack cover must
remain off during the entire
charging cycle.
Do not contact the battery
terminals or the cable clamps
with tools that may cause
sparks.
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Component Damage Hazards
Do not use any battery charger greater than 48V
to charge the batteries.
Both battery packs must be charged together.
Disconnect the battery pack plug before removing
the battery pack.
Electrocution Hazards
Connect the battery charger
to a grounded, AC 3-wire
electrical outlet only.
Inspect daily for damaged
cord, cables and wires.
Replace damaged items before
operating.
Avoid electrical shock from
contact with battery terminals.
Remove all rings, watches and
other jewelry.
Tip-over Hazards
Do not use batteries that weigh less than the
original equipment. Batteries are used as
counterweight and are critical to machine stability.
Each battery must weigh a minimum of 105 lbs /
47.6 kg. Each battery box including batteries must
weigh a minimum of 530 lbs / 240.4 kg.
Lifting Hazards
Use a forklift to remove or install the battery packs.
Z-33/18
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