Lincoln Electric CLASSIC 300G 10659 - Manual (Page 11)

BATTERY CHARGING
The Classic 300G is equipped with a wet charged bat-
tery. 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.
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 nega-
tive 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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CLASSIC 300G
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