Battery - Sachs Bikes 2006 X-Road 250 Owner's Manual

NOTES ON MAINTENANCE

Battery

WARNING
Always wear safety glasses.
Keep children away from acids and
batteries.
EXPLOSION DANGER
A battery being charged produces a
highly explosive gas, which is why fire,
sparks, naked flames and smoking are
prohibited.
FIRE HAZARD
Avoid generating sparks and electrostatic
discharges when handling cables and
electrical devices.
Avoid short circuits.
DANGER - CAUSTIC ACTION
Battery acid is highly caustic, so always
wear safety gloves and glasses.
Do not tilt the battery as acid can leak
from the ventilation openings.
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FIRST AID
If acid comes into contact with an eye, im-
mediately flush the eye for several minutes
with fresh water. Then immediately visit /
call a doctor.
Acid on the skin or clothing must imme-
diately be neutralised using acid converter
or soap suds, and the spots must be flushed
with plenty of water.
If acid is swallowed, immediately visit / call
a doctor.
CAUTION
Do not expose batteries to direct sun-
light. Discharged batteries can freeze, so
they must be stored in a place where the
temperature remains above 5° - 15°C.
Professional maintenance, charging and
storage will increase the lifespan of the
battery and are a condition for the hon-
ouring of guarantee claims.
DISPOSAL
Take a dead battery to a collection point.
Never dispose of one with household
refuse.
Charging the battery
After a long lay-up (3-4 months), charge the
battery. The charging current (in amperes)
must not exceed 1/10 th of the battery ca-
pacity (Ah).
The battery must not be fast-charged. The
battery may only be charged using a special
charger approved for MF batteries.
Maintenance
Although the battery is maintenance-free.
Never leave the battery discharged. Keep
the battery clean and dry and make sure
that the connection terminals are firmly
seated.