Lincoln Electric CLASSIC IM553-C - Manual (Page 11)

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CLASSIC II DEUTZ
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Battery Charging
The Classic II 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.
Muffler
This welder is supplied with an adjustable rain cap for
the muffler. Install the rain cap using the clamp pro-
vided with the outlet facing away from the direction in
which this unit will be transported. This will minimize
the amount of water and debris which could enter the
muffler during transportation.
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:
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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