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PRE-OPERATION INSTALLATION
Safety Precautions
Exhaust Spark Arrester
Some federal, state or local laws may require that
diesel engines be equipped with exhaust spark
arresters when they are operated in certain locations
where unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard.
The standard mufflers included with these welders do
not qualify as a spark arrester. When required by
local regulations, suitable spark arresters must be
installed and properly maintained.
Use of an incorrect arrester may lead to engine damage
or performance loss. Contact the engine manufacturer
for specific recommendations.
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Location / Ventilation
Always operate the welder with the doors closed.
Leaving the doors open changes the designed air flow
and may cause overheating.
The welder should be located to provide an
unrestricted flow of clean, cool air. Also, locate the
welder so that the engine exhaust fumes are properly
vented to an outside area.
Machine Grounding
According to the United States National Electrical
Code, the frame of this portable generator is not
required to be grounded and is permitted to serve as
the grounding means for cord connected equipment
plugged into its receptacle.
Some state, local or other codes or unusual operating
circumstances may require the machine frame to be
grounded. It is recommended that you determine the
extent to which such requirements may apply to your
particular situation and follow them explicitly. A
machine grounding stud marked with the symbol
is provided on the welding generator frame foot. (If an
older portable welder does not have a grounding stud,
connect the ground wire to an unpainted frame screw
or bolt.
In general, if the machine is to be grounded, it should
be connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid
earth ground such as metal water pipe going into the
ground for at least ten feet and having no insulated
joints, or to the metal framework of a building which
has been effectively grounded. The U.S. National
Electrical Code lists a number of alternate means of
grounding electrical equipment.
Lift Bail
A lift bail is provided for lifting with a hoist.
Trailers (See Optional Features)
If the user adapts a non-Lincoln trailer, he must
assume responsibility that the method of attachment
and usage does not result in a safety hazard nor
damage the welding equipment. Some of the factors
to be considered are as follows:
1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln
equipment and likely additional attachments.
2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of
the welding equipment so there will be no undue
stress to the framework.
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you
have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s
manual supplied with your welder. It includes
important safety precautions, detailed engine
starting, operating and maintenance instructions,
and parts lists.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts.
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See additional warning information at
front of this operator’s manual.
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WARNING
CAUTION
FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause
injury.
• Do not lift this machine using lift bail if
it is equipped with a heavy accessory
such as a trailer or gas cylinder.
• Lift only with equipment of adequate lifting capacity.
• Be sure machine is stable when lifting.
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