A-4 INSTALLATIONA-4
Battery Charging
WARNING
GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.
• Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes away.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and skin.
• Wear gloves and eye protection and
be careful when boosting, charging or working near battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
•Installing a new battery - disconnect the negative cable from the old battery first and connect the negative cable to the new battery last.
•Connecting a battery charger - remove the battery from the welder by disconnecting the negative cable first, then the positive cable and battery clamp. When reinstalling, connect the negative cable last.
•Using a booster - connect the positive lead to the battery first, then connect the negative lead to the ground lead on the base.
To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE when:
•Installing a new battery.
•Using a booster.
Use correct polarity - Negative Ground.
•To prevent BATTERY DISCHARGE, if you have an ignition switch, turn it off when engine is not running.
•To prevent BATTERY BUCKLING, tighten nuts on
battery clamp until snug.
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When replacing, jumping or otherwise connecting the battery to the battery cables, the proper polarity must be observed. This system is NEGATIVE GROUND.