Nilfisk Alto 590B User Manual

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Clarke
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  Model  590/590B  Operator's  Manual
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590 Battery Operated Space Vac
Operating Instructions for Clarke 24 Volt Battery Charger
CAUTION:
Connect or disconnect the battery plug only
when the charger supply cord is disconnected
or arcing and burning may result.
CAUTION:
Do not expose to rain.  Replace defective cords
immediately.  If the charger is dropped or other-
wise damaged, inspect it thoroughly.
CAUTION:
Provide adequate ventilation while charging.
Improper ventilation could cause fumes or
gases to injure the operator or others.
CAUTION:
Never work on the charger with cords con-
nected to the AC supply or to the batteries.
WARNING:
Batteries must be installed and serviced by
authorized personnel only.  Always wear eye
protection and protective clothing when work-
ing near batteries. NO SMOKING!
WARNING:
Lead acid batteries generate gases which can
cause an explosion! Keep sparks and flames
away from batteries.  Do not put tools or other
metal objects across the battery terminals or
the top of the batteries.
WARNING:
Because of the positioning of the batteries, you
must not use any other maintenance free bat-
tery.  They may leak. Clarke Part No. 40070A, 12
volt 80 amp hour batteries are specially de-
signed not to leak.
NOTE:
For best results, charge the batteries after each
use.