User Guide

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Battery
Battery
Safety notes and protective measures
when handling the battery
Always observe the following safety notes
and protective measures when handling
the battery.
Use original smart batteries to assure a
reliable fit and the correct functioning of
electrical systems.
>Important!
Do not operate the vehicle without a bat
tery fitted, otherwise its electrical equip
ment could be damaged.
Danger of explosion!
Fire, naked flames and smoking
are therefore prohibited when
handling the battery. Avoid
creating sparks.
Battery acid is corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin,
eyes or clothing. Wear suitable
protective clothing, especially gloves,
an apron and facial protection. Imme
diately rinse acid splashes off with
clean water. Consult a doctor if neces
sary.
Wear eye protection. Immedi
ately rinse acid splashes off
with clean water. Consult a doc
tor if necessary.
Keep children away.
Observe these operating in
structions.
Danger of explosion!
Do not place any metal objects on
a battery. You could otherwise cause a
short circuit and the battery's highly
flammable gas mixture could ignite.