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Battery Connections
This welder is shipped with the negative battery cable disconnected. Make sure that the Engine Switch is in the “OFF” position and attach the disconnected cable securely to the negative battery terminal before attempting to operate the machine. If the battery is discharged and does not have enough power to start the engine, see the battery charging instructions in the Battery section.
Welding Output Cables
With the engine off, connect the electrode and work cables to the studs provided. These connections should be checked periodically and tightened if neces- sary. Loose connections will result in overheating of the output studs.
When welding at a considerable distance from the welder, be sure you use ample size welding cables. Listed below are copper cable sizes recommended for the rated current and duty cycle. Lengths stipulated are the distance from the welder to work and back to the welder again. Cable sizes are increased for greater lengths primarily for the purpose of minimizing cable voltage drop.
TOTAL COMBINED LENGTH OF
ELECTRODE AND WORK CABLES
225Amps
40% Duty Cycle
3AWG
3AWG
2AWG
1AWG
225Amps
100% Duty Cycle
1AWG
1AWG
1AWG
1AWG
1/0 AWG
1/0 AWG
