OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RH 40 E Operation Battery main switch The battery main switch is located under a lockable hatch (arrow, Fig. 2-25:) beside the batteries and the tool box. The battery main switch disconnects the whole electrical system from the batteries. In the OFF position, the battery main switch protects !
the machine against unauthorized starting of the engine
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the batteries against inadvertent discharge
Fig. 2-25:
Only the automatic fire-extinguishing system (optional equipment) remains connected to the power supply even when the switch is in the OFF position. The two switch positions shown in Fig. 2-26: have the following meaning: I = ON II = OFF In the OFF position, the battery main switch handle can be withdrawn.
Fig. 2-26:
Never set battery main switch to OFF when the engine is running to avoid destruction of electrical components by voltage peaks.
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