Efco ARTIK 56 EL Betriebs- Und Wartungsanleitung Seite 33

While charging and for at least an hour after
charging, the battery releases explosive and
toxic fumes.
WARNING: Charge the battery in a well-
ventilated place. DO NOT SMOKE AND
KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES AND
SPARKS.
Use a suitable battery charger with the
following characteristics:
Constant voltage range max: 14.40 V,
Max initial current: 1200 mA,
Charge time: 12 - 24 h.
Wait at least 4 hours after charging before using
the battery.
The battery must be recharged as soon as
possible after it becomes fully discharged.
Battery charger in critical conditions
In the event that the battery is subject to deep-
discharge or has been left discharged for
extended periods (>15 days), it is advisable to
charge the battery at a constant current of 0.5-
1.0 A for at least 10-12 h, then proceed with
normal charging as specified above.
WARNING – DANGER OF SHORT-CIRCUIT:
Never directly connect the positive and
negative terminals of the battery with a
cable or other metal object. Do not place
tools on top of the battery. Use tools (a
screwdriver or pliers) with insulated handles
only.
WARNING
- Do not try to disassemble, repair or
tamper with the batter y or batter y
charger.
- The electrolyte is a substance that is
hazardous to human health. If electrolyte
comes into contact with skin and/or
clothes, wash immediately with copious
amounts of water. If electrolyte comes into
contact with the eyes, wash with copious
amounts of water and seek medical
attention.
- Store the battery out of reach of children.
- Do not store the batter y in closed
containers. If keeping in enclosed rooms,
m a ke s u re t h at t h e re i s s u f f i c i e n t
ventilation. Leaking gas may cause
explosions, fires, damage to property and
bodily injury.
Disposal
The battery and battery charger must never be
disposed of with normal household waste,
instead hand them in to your dealer or a
specialist recycling centre.
ARTIK 56 – 56 EL
Attaching the drive handle (Fig.3)
1. Remove fastening screws from the machine
(1).
2. Place the drive handle on the machine and
insert the upper mounting screw with
retaining leaf-shape washers (2). Do not
tighten the screws yet.
3. Align the guide handle and screw in the
lower mounting screw on both sides (3).
4. Tighten all four mounting screws.
Attaching and adjusting control cables
1. Guide the control cable upward:
- cutter cable, through the opening on the
drive speed selection plate (1, Fig.4).
- wheel drive cable, upward under the drive
speed selection plate (2, Fig.4).
2. Loosen the screw with the hook, from the
adjustment nut (1, Fig.5). The lock nut
remains on the screw.
3. Raise the lever (Fig.6).
4. Mount the hook into the hole on the lever
from the drive handle side (Fig.7).
5. Screw the adjustment nut to the attached
screw until there the cable remain lightly
tightened (1, Fig.8). Hold the cable while
tightening so that it does not twist.
6. Tighten the lock nut (2, Fig.8).
Attaching the drive speed selection lever
1. Remove the mounting screw from the
connection bolt (Fig.9).
2. Guide the pre -assembled drive speed
selection lever (1, Fig.10) through the drive
speed selection plate (2).
3. Secure the drive speed selection lever with
the mounting screw (1, Fig.11). Do not
tighten the screw yet.
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