Lincoln Electric SVM194-A Battery Charging Warning, A3.6, GAS ES from Battery can explode

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A3.6		INSTALLATION	A3.6
Battery ChargingWARNING
	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 work-
	ing near battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
a) Installing a new battery - disconnect the
	negative cable from the old battery first and
	connect the negative cable to the new battery
	last.
b) 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.
c) 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:
a) Installing a new battery.
b)	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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The CLASSIC® 300D KUBOTA is equipped with a wet charged battery. The charging current is automatically regulated when the battery is low (after starting the engine) to a trickle current when the battery is fully charged.

When replacing, jumping or otherwise connecting the battery to the battery cables, the proper polarity must be observed. This system is NEGATIVE GROUND.

CLASSIC® 300D & 300G