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In operation, the user connects the first clamp to ground. Next, the user enables the unit so that power is supplied from the batteries contained in the housing. Once the unit is powered up and the gun trigger is activated, the wire electrode is supplied through the welding gun by the wire feed mech

In operation, the user connects the first clamp to ground. Next, the user enables the unit so that power is supplied from the batteries contained in the housing. Once the unit is powered up and the gun trigger is activated, the wire electrode is supplied through the welding gun by the wire feed mechanism. The user may then begin welding.

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[ What is claimed is:] [17.]17. A compact portable welding unit, comprising:(a) a housing having a width not greater than seven (7) inches, a length not greater than fifteen (15) inches, and a height not greater than fifteen and one-half (151/2) inches;(b) at least one sealed, non-spillable battery,

[ What is claimed is:] [17.]17. A compact portable welding unit, comprising:(a) a housing having a width not greater than seven (7) inches, a length not greater than fifteen (15) inches, and a height not greater than fifteen and one-half (151/2) inches;(b) at least one sealed, non-spillable battery, the battery having a positive and a negative terminal, the battery located in the housing, wherein the at least one battery can provide sufficient current to power a portable welder;(c) a ground clamp electrically connected to one of the positive and negative terminals of the battery, the first clamp extending outside the housing and adapted to be connected to a ground of an object to be welded;(d) a welding gun electrically connected to the other one of the positive and negative terminals of the battery, the welding gun extending outside the housing; and(e) a wire feed mechanism located in the housing and connected to the battery for feeding wire through the welding gun.