Precautions Before Welding

A vehicle has various electrical parts. To protect the parts from excessive current generated when welding, be sure to perform the following procedure.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the battery cables.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Cables

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3. Securely connect the welding machine ground near the welding area.
   Fig 2: Connecting Welding Machine Ground Near Welding Area

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4. Cover the peripheral parts of the welding area to protect them from weld spatter.