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The following measures should be taken before
starting electric welding on the machine or
attachments connected to the machine.
1 Turn off the electric power with the battery
disconnect switch.
2 Disconnect the batteries, both the plus and
minus terminal.
3 Disconnect the electronic units ; V-ECU, E-ECU,
I-ECU, ECC and so on. For further information,
contact a workshop authorized by Volvo
Construction Equipment.
4 Connect the welding equipment's ground
connection as close to the welding point as
possible and make sure that the current does not
pass across a bearing.
5 Ventilate well, specially if the welding is
performed in a confine space.
6 Remove all paint from an area of at least 10 cm
(4 in) around the welding point.
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Risk of toxin inhalation.
Burning of painted, plastic or rubber parts produces
gases that could damage respiratory tracts.
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