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ENGINE BREAK-IN
Lincoln Electric selects high quality,
Larger machines with a capacity of 350 amperes and higher, which are operated at low or
1.Connect the welder output studs to a suit- able resistive load bank. Note that any attempt to short the output studs by con- necting the welding leads together, direct shorting of the output studs, or connecting the output leads to a length of steel will result in catastrophic damage to the gener- ator and voids the warranty.
2.Set the welder controls for an output cur- rent and voltage within the welder rating and duty cycle. Note that any attempt to exceed the welder rating or duty cycle for any period of time will result in catastrophic damage to the generator and voids the warranty.
3.Periodically shut off the engine and check the crankcase oil level.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system has been filled at the factory with
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BATTERY CONNECTION
WARNING: Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can burn skin and damage eyes.
Remove and discard the insulating caps from the neg- ative battery terminals. Attach and tighten negative battery cable terminals.
NOTE: This machine is furnished with wet charged batteries; if unused for several months, the batteries may require a booster charge. Be careful to charge the batteries with the correct polarity. Make sure that the batteries are level while charging.
WARNING
GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.
●Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away from battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
●INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — disconnect
negative cable from old battery first and con- nect to new battery last.
●CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER — remove battery from welder by disconnecting negative cable first, then positive cable and battery clamp. When reinstalling, connect negative cable last. Keep well ventilated.
●USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to battery first then connect negative lead to neg- ative battery lead at the lower control panel support.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin.
●Wear gloves and eye protection
and be careful when working near battery.
●Follow instructions printed on battery.
IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE WHEN:
a)Installing new batteries.
b)Using a booster.
Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.
To prevent BATTERY BUCKLING, tighten nuts on batteries only until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.