Battery Handling; Charging The Battery; Servicing Muffler With Internal Spark Arrester - Lincoln Electric DUAL VANTAGE 800 Operator's Manual

DUAL VANTAGE ® 800

BATTERY HANDLING

GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.
• Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes
away from battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
• INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY - dis-
connect negative cable from old bat-
tery first and connect to new battery
last.
• CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER
- Remove battery from welder by dis-
connecting negative cable first, then
positive cable and battery clamp.
When reinstalling, connect negative
cable last. Keep well ventilated.
• USING A BOOSTER - connect positive lead to
battery first then connect negative lead to engine
foot.
BATTERY ACID CAN BURN EYES AND
SKIN.
• Wear gloves and eye protection and
be careful when working near battery.
Follow instructions printed on battery.
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PREVENTING ELECTRICAL DAMAGE
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1. When replacing, jumping, or otherwise connecting
the battery to the battery cables, the proper polarity
must be observed. Failure to observe the proper
polarity could result in damage to the charging cir-
cuit. The positive (+) battery cable has a red termi-
nal cover.
2. If the battery requires charging from an external
charger, disconnect the negative battery cable first
and then the positive battery cable before attaching
the charger leads. Failure to do so can result in
damage to the internal charger components. When
reconnecting the cables, connect the positive cable
first and the negative cable last.
PREVENTING BATTERY DISCHARGE
Turn the RUN/STOP switch to stop when engine is
not running.
PREVENTING BATTERY BUCKLING
Tighten nuts on battery clamp until snug.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

When you charge, jump, replace, or otherwise con-
nect battery cables to the battery, be sure the polarity
is correct. Improper polarity can damage the charging
circuit. The DUAL VANTAGE® 800 positive (+) bat-
tery terminal has a red terminal cover.
If you need to charge the battery with an external
charger, disconnect the negative cable first, then the
positive cable before you attach the charger leads.
After the battery is charged, reconnect the positive
battery cable first and the negative cable last. Failure
to do so can result in damage to the internal charger
components.
Follow the instructions of the battery charger manu-
facturer for proper charger settings and charging time.
SERVICING MUFFLER WITH
INTERNAL SPARK ARRESTOR
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
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Clean every 100 hours. Remove screw plug on muf-
fler body. Place a metallic container under the plug
boss and run the machine until no more debris
comes out.
• MUFFLER MAY BE HOT
• ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE INSTALLING
THE SPARK ARRESTER!
• DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE WHILE INSTALLING
THE SPARK ARRESTOR!
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D-4
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
WARNING