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.
- Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
- Disconnect the battery terminals.
- Securely connect the welding machine ground near the welding area.
- Cover the peripheral parts of the welding area to protect them from weld spatter.
Ground Inspection And Disconnection/reconnection
- The ground connection is extremely important for normal electrical circuit operation, therefore, inspect and disconnect/reconnect the ground connection according to the following guidelines.
- Remove the bolt or screw of the ground to inspect for dirt or rust.
- If there is any dirt or rust, clean it.
- Securely tighten the bolt or screw to the specified tightening torque.
- Verify that parts do not interfere with the ground circuit.
- The ground connection is extremely important for normal electrical circuit operation, therefore, inspect and disconnect/reconnect the ground connection according to the following guidelines.