Lincoln Electric IM10155 SAE-300 HE - Manual (Page 13)

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INSTALLATION SAE-300 ® HE
BATTERY CHARGING
The SAE-300® HE 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 bat-
tery 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 work-
ing near battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
a) Installing a new battery - disconnect
thenegative 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.
WARNING