Genie TZ-50 - Manual (Page 9)

Part No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 7
Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing
Battery Safety
Burn Hazards
Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective
clothing and eye wear when working with
batteries.
Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda and water.
Explosion
Hazards
Keep sparks, flames
and lighted tobacco
away from batteries.
Batteries emit an
explosive gas.
The covers should be
open during the entire charging cycle.
Do not contact the battery terminals or the cable
clamps with tools that may cause sparks.
Component Damage Hazards
Do not use any battery charger greater than 24V
to charge the batteries.
Do not expose the batteries or the charger to
water or rain.
Electrocution Hazards
Connect the battery charger to a grounded,
AC 3-wire electrical outlet only.
Inspect daily for damaged cord,
cables and wires. Replace
damaged items before
operating.
Avoid electrical shock from
contact with battery terminals.
Remove all rings, watches and
other jewelry.
Tip-over Hazard
Do not use batteries that weigh less than the
original equipment. Four batteries are used as
counterweight and are critical to machine stability.
Each battery must weigh 65 pounds / 29.5 kg.
Lifting Hazard
Use the appropriate number of people and proper
lifting techniques when lifting batteries.
SAFETY RULES