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Read and understand this entire section before operat-
ing your X-Tractor 1G.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read all operating and maintenance man-
uals supplied with your equipment and any related
welding machine it will be used with. They include
important safety precautions, operating and mainte-
nance instructions and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•Do not touch electrically live parts such
as output terminals or internal wiring.
•Insulate yourself from the work and
ground.
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or
explosion.
•Keep flammable material away.
•Do not weld upon containers which
have held combustibles.
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ARC RAYS can burn.
•Wear eye, ear and body protection.
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FUMES AND GASES
can be dangerous.
• Although the removal of the particu-
late matter from welding smoke may
reduce the ventilation requirement,
concentrations of the clear exhausted
fumes and gases may still be haz-
ardous to health. Avoid breathing
concentrations of these fumes and
gases. Use adequate ventilation
when welding. See ANSI Z49.1,
"Safety in Welding and Cutting", pub-
lished by the American Welding
Society.
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Only qualified personnel should operate this equip-
ment.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always operate this equipment with the filter installed
and covers in place as these provide maximum protec-
tion from moving parts and insure proper vacuum oper-
ation and cooling air flow.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn the power switch on and the unit is ready for weld-
ing. When operator pulls the gun trigger, the vacuum
motor will speed up to provide proper vacuum for
smoke removal.
NOTE: New filters will leak smoke for the first few min-
utes of operation.
To insure proper smoke removal, the filter (M12284-1)
typically requires replacement with a new or cleaned
element after welding with 75 to 150 pounds of
Innershield® electrode depending on the type of elec-
trode used and the efficiency of smoke pickup. (When
using the MIG welding process, the amount of elec-
trode between cleanings can be substantially higher.)
To replace the filter, turn the unit off, disconnect the
power cord and remove the clamping ring from the top.
Lift the top and the filter from the canister. Remove the
wing nut on the bottom of the filter and install a new or
cleaned element. Make certain that the large flat
washer is placed under the wing nut.
Used filters can be cleaned and reused. See the
Maintenance Section for cleaning instructions.
Clean accumulated material from bottom spark trap
every 300 to 400 pounds of electrode.
X-TRACTOR 1G
WARNING