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3. Safety Precautions
■ ■ ■ ■ Battery charging
Filling port
WARNING
Turn OFF the key switch.
If the key switch is not turned OFF, a person may accidentally touch the
operating part without noticing that the forklift is ready to start. In this case, the
forklift unexpectedly starts running, resulting in a collision accident, etc.
WARNING
Remove the key, and keep it.
If an operator leaves the forklift with the key being inserted, a person
unauthorized for the forklift operation or a person that has not been familiarized
with this forklift may operate it. In this case, operation delay or operation error
may occur, resulting in a collision accident. Remove the key, and keep it.
WARNING
Check the battery electrolyte level.
Shortage of the battery electrolyte causes battery performance deterioration, and
reduction in battery service life. If the battery is charged with the battery
electrolyte running short, it may cause explosion and fire.
WARNING
Be sure to open the battery cover.
When the battery is charged, the battery cover must be opened. If the battery is
charged with the battery cover closed, hydrogen gas generated from the battery
is retained during charging, which may cause explosion and fire.
WARNING
Flammable – Keep out.
The battery generates hydrogen gas during charging. Do not use fire around the
forklift while the battery is charged. Also, do not work with sparks around the
forklift. Otherwise, hydrogen gas may catch a spark, resulting in explosion and
fire.
WARNING
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated place.
Battery charging should be conducted in a well-ventilated place. If the battery
is charged in a place with poor ventilation, hydrogen gas generated from the
battery is retained during charging, which may cause explosion and fire.
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