Lincoln Electric SVM194-A service manual Battery Charging, A5.5

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BATTERY CHARGING		INSTALLATION	A5.5
A5.5
	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 run- ning.

• To prevent BATTERY BUCKLING, tighten nuts on battery clamp until snug.

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The Classic® 300G 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