Use and Care Manual

15Sección 6— ManteniMiento
Replacing Battery (If Equipped)
WARNING!
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which may cause
burns. Do not short circuit or damage batteries in
any way. Do not put batteries in fire as these may
burst or release toxic materials.
1. Release the three locking tabs (a) from
the slots (b) and open the battery box.
See Figure 6-7.
2. Remove positive and negative leads from
battery.
3. Tilt the battery forward and remove the
battery from the battery box.
(a)
(b)
Figure 6-7
4. Place the new battery into the battery
box.
5. Connect the red positive lead to the red
positive (+) terminal. Connect the black
negative lead to the black negative (-)
terminal. See Figure 6-8.
6. Close the battery box cover.
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Figure 6-8
Replacing Battery Fuse (If Equipped)
WARNING!
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which may cause
burns. Do not short circuit or damage batteries in
any way. Do not put batteries in fire as these may
burst or release toxic materials.
1. Release the three locking tabs (a) from
the slots (b) and open the battery box.
See Figure 6-9.
2. Tilt fuse holder (c) forward.
3. Pull existing fuse from fuse holder
(a)
(b)
(c)
Figure 6-9
4. Insert new 7.5 amp fuse.
5. Reposition fuse holder back into battery
box and close the battery box cover.
Battery Disposal
Disposing of Damaged or Worn-Out
Batteries
WARNING!
The following toxic and corrosive material is used
in this battery: LITHIUM-ION, a toxic material.
WARNING!
To prevent contamination of the environment,
contact your local waste disposal agency for
specific instructions before disposing of damaged
or worn-out lithium-ion batteries. Take batteries
to a local recycling and/or disposal center, certified
for lithium-ion battery disposal.
WARNING!
Do not use broken or cracked batteries, even if
there is no leakage. Replace damaged or worn-out
batteries with new batteries. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO REPAIR BATTERIES! Repair attempts may result
in severe personal injury, due to explosion or
electrical shock.
To avoid personal injury and damage to the
environment:
• Do not attempt to remove or destroy any
of the battery components. Do not open
or mutilate the battery. If a leak develops,
released electrolytes are corrosive and
toxic. Do not get the solution in your eyes
or on your skin, and do not swallow it.
• Do not dispose of the battery in the
regular household trash.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
The cell may explode.
• Do not dispose of the battery where it
will become part of any waste landfill or
municipal solid waste stream.
• Cover the battery terminals with heavy-
duty adhesive tape.
• Dispose of the battery according to local,
state and federal regulations.
• Dispose of the battery promptly.
About Call2Recycle Battery Seals
Call2Recycle’s industry
steward program helps
battery and product
manufacturers fulfill
recycling requirements
in the U.S. and Canada,
including compliance
with extensive state, provincial and federal
regulations, such as the Mercury- Containing
and Rechargeable Battery Act (The Battery
Act). Call2Recycle® Licensees/Industry
Stewards, participating battery and product
manufacturers and marketers, purchase the
rights to imprint the Call2Recycle Battery Seals
on their rechargeable batteries and products.
When you see the Call2Recycle Battery Seal, you
can feel confident knowing that your battery or
product can be safely and responsibly recycled.
About Call2Recycle
Since 1994, Call2Recycle has diverted more than
75 million pounds of rechargeable batteries
from local landfills and established a network
of 30,000 recycling drop-off locations. More
than 200 battery and/or product manufacturers,
Call2Recycle Industry Stewards, have united to
ensure that batteries are responsibly recycled
when they reach their end of life and fund the
program that is operated by Call2Recycle, Inc., a
501(c)4 nonprofit public service organization.
To locate the nearest recycling center, please
call 1-800-822-8837.