What is involved in setting up a welding machine safely on site?

Setup includes positioning the machine on stable, dry ground with adequate ventilation clearance, connecting to a correctly rated power supply or generator, checking cable connections for tightness and corrosion, and verifying the work clamp makes solid contact with the workpiece. Grounding and earthing should be confirmed before welding begins, particularly on sites with shared generator power. A brief test weld at low amperage confirms the setup is functioning correctly. Sparkline Group provides setup guidance when delivering rental welding machines to a project.