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Battery Maintenance

25  Battery Maintenance

BATTERIES

Your truck will have either a single industrial battery 
or a battery pack containing four automotive 
style batteries.

Check all batteries daily unless sealed, maintenance-
free batteries have been selected.

CHARGERS

To use a separate external charger, follow the 
directions on the charger provided.

To use a charger built into the truck you must fi rst 
have access to an AC electrical outlet. To charge 
the batteries:
• Turn the truck off. Do not disconnect the battery.
• Use an extension cord less than 7.5 meters (25 ft)  
  long, with a wire size of 16 AWG or heavier.
• Plug one end of the extension cord into the charging
  socket on the console.
• Plug the other end of the cord into the AC outlet.
• Check the charging lights on the console.

WHAT THE LIGHTS MEAN

• A steady yellow light means there is power to the
  charger. If the light does not come on, or goes out,
  make sure the AC outlet is working and the  

  extension cord is OK.
• A fl ashing yellow light means something is wrong  
  with a battery or the charger. Notify your supervisor.
• A fl ashing green light means the charger is working.
• A steady green light means charging is fi nished.

What's in it for You?

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

The better you understand your truck and how to use 
it, the better and safer operator you can be. Here are 
some guides to using this manual.

QUICK LOCATORS

In addition to the "Contents" page 
you can use page headings to fi nd 
topics. Some pages also have a 
picture of the truck in the corner 
showing features or functions 
covered on that page

.

"KNOW THE HAZARDS"

W

atch for and read these special 

blocks. You will fi nd information 
about possible safety hazards and 
how to avoid them

.

HOW-TO-DRAWINGS

On many pages you will fi nd 
pictures as well as text to help you 
understand how to use your truck 
safely and productively.

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Know the Hazards

HORN

Push the switch on the underside of the grips to sound
the horn. Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers.

Use your horn when you come to an intersection or a
crosswalk.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Always be alert to the area around you and watch 
where you are walking. You could be pinned or crushed 
if you are caught between the truck and walls, racks or 
other fi xed objects.

WATCH YOUR FEET AND HANDS

A foot or hand caught between the truck and a wall,
post or any fi xed object will be crushed or even cut off.

Keep your feet clear of the wheels.