Checking Battery - Shindaiwa DGA12DM Owner's And Operator's Manual

8-6. Checking Battery

CAUTION : Injuries to eyes and skin

Battery fluid contains diluted sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with eyes, skin
or on clothing. If the acid comes in contact, especially with eyes,
flush with a lot of water, and contact physician or doctor immediately.
CAUTION : Explosion
 When the liquid level is below the LOWER level, never use the equipment
nor recharge battery.
 Battery may emit some combustible gas, so keep it away from fire and
sparks.
Check the fluid level. If the level is near or lower than the LOWER LEVEL, add
1
distilled water until the fluid level reaches the UPPER LEVEL limit.
Make sure that the battery cables are firmly secured to the posts. Tighten the clamps
2
more if necessary.
< Note >
 Check the hydrometer of the battery fluid. If it falls below 1.23, the battery requires
recharging. Please call our authorized distributor or our engineering section.
■Replacing the Battery
Remove the clamp and cable from negative (-)
1
post from the battery (always remove negative
side first).
2 Remove the battery fixing clamp.
3
Remove the cable from positive (+).
4
Remove the battery from the seat.
※Reinstall a new Battery in the reverse order (always install the cable to the positive (+) post of
the new Battery first).
+Post
-Post
Fixing Clamp
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