Lincoln Electric IM718 Soldering Gun User Manual


 
B-1
OPERATION
B-1
POWER WAVE AC/DC
SAFETY PRECUATIONS
Read this entire section of operating instructions
before operating the machine.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Unless using cold feed feature, when
feeding with gun trigger, the electrode
and drive mechanism are always elec-
trically energized and could remain
energized several seconds after the
welding ceases.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or electrodes
with your skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
FUMES AND GASES can be dan-
gerous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove
fumes from breathing zone.
WELDING SPARKS can cause fire
or explosion.
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on containers that have
held combustibles.
ARC RAYS can burn.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
Observe additional guidelines detailed in the begin-
ning of this manual.
WARNING