Giant TwisT 2002 Motorized Bicycle - Manual (Page 56)

5.2 Storage & transportation
To store the battery
If the battery is going to be stored for an
extended period of time, it is recommended
to charge the battery once for every 3 months
of storage. If the battery remains in storage
without being charged every 3 months, it’s
possible that the battery’s capability to retain
energy is affected.
CAUTION:
Store the battery in a cool, dry, level and safe
area with good ventilation and away from any
heat source. If the Lafree Twist bike is stored
with the battery in place, turn the power control
switch on the handlebar to the “OFF” position.
Leaving the switch in the “ON” position while
stored or parked will result in faster energy loss.
Transportation of Lafree Twist
When transporting your Twist, it is best to
remove the battery. The bike becomes lighter,
so it is easier to lift and manoeuvre.
5.3 Care & maintenance
Battery
There are no parts inside the battery that you
can service. If you suspect a problem, take
your Twist and the battery to your authorised
Lafree dealer.
CAUTION:
Please read the following general safety tips for
care and maintenance of Lafree Twist’s battery.
• Do not place the battery into a fire or near
any heat source, as it can explode and
cause serious injury.
• For cleaning the battery casing, use a
cloth moistened with water only. Do not
use solvents or cleaning solutions of any
kind.
• Do not attempt to open the casing of the
battery. There are no parts inside the
battery that you can service. If you
suspect a problem, take your Twist with
the battery to your authorised Lafree
dealer.
• Inspect the battery periodically for cracks,
unusual residue, or other abnormal
appearance. Do not use a battery with
cracks or breaks in the casing.
• Do not attempt to use the Twist’s battery
as a power supply for anything other than
a Lafree Twist.
• Always pull the charging cable gently. To
remove a cable from a socket, pull the
plug, don’t pull the cable.
• Use the genuine Lafree Twist charger to
charge the battery.
Charger
DANGER:
Please note that improper handling poses a
high risk of fatal accidents, serious injury or
damage to the product and property.
• Do not short-circuit the charger’s plugs
and sockets by using metallic objects.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify
the charger. There are no parts inside the
charger that you can service. If you
suspect a problem, take the charger to
your authorised Lafree dealer.
• Do not use the charger to charge batteries
other than genuine Lafree Twist batteries
(Ni-MH 24V/130Ah). Overheating, fire or
electric shock may be the result.
• Do not subject the charger to shocks, e.g.
by dropping. Do not expose the charger to
liquids.
• Do not use a damaged charger or compo-
nents (e.g. charger casing, cable, plug).
(Electric shock, short-circuit or fire may be
the result).
• Do not touch a plug with wet hands
(electric shock may be the result).
• Do not apply too much pressure to the
cables or the plugs.
(e.g. squeezing the cable between a wall
and a window frame, or placing heavy
objects on the cable or the plug: that may
result in an electric shock or fire).
• Keep the charger out of reach of children
or pets (electric shock or injury may be the
result).
• Be sure that the plug is completely
inserted into an electric point (if not, an
electric shock and overheating may be the
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