A-6
INSTALLATION
SAE-300
®
MP
BATTERY CHARGING
The SAE-300® MP 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
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