Lincoln Electric SVM194-A Welder User Manual


 
INSTALLATION
A4.6 A4.6
CLASSIC® 300D & 300G
BATTERY CHARGING
The Classic® 300D Perkins 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.
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 nega-
tive cable from the old battery first and connect
the negative cable to the new battery last.
b) Connecting a battery charger - remove the bat-
tery from the welder by disconnecting the nega-
tive cable first, then the positive cable and bat-
tery clamp. When reinstalling, connect the neg-
ative 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 r u n -
ning.
• To prevent BATTERY BUCKLING, tighten nuts on
battery clamp until snug.
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WARNING
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