3 Exposing the battery
WARNING!
An unsecured truck can cause accidents
Parking the truck on an incline or with a raised load handler is dangerous and is
strictly prohibited.
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Park the truck on a level surface. In special cases the truck may need to be
secured with wedges.
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Fully lower the load handler.
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Select a place to park where no other people are at risk of injury from the lowered
load handler.
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If the brakes are not working, place wedges underneath the wheels of the truck to
prevent it from moving.
CAUTION!
A closing battery panel can pose a trapping hazard
If the battery cover is not opened fully, it can suddenly close on its own and cause
bruising. The battery cover is only properly opened at an angle greater than 90°. It is
then held by gravity.
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Open the battery cover as far as the stop.
Requirements
– Park the truck on a level surface.
– Park the truck securely, see page 70.
Procedure
• Open the battery panel (7).
• Where necessary remove the insulating
mat from the battery.
The battery is now exposed.
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