Lincoln Electric IM972 manual Operation, Safety Instructions

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OPERATION

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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.

FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous.

• 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.

WARNING

ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

• Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust outside.

• Do not stack anything on or near the engine.

MOVING PARTS can injure.

Do not operate with doors open or guards off.

• Stop engine before servicing.

• Keep away from moving parts.

Only qualified personnel should install, use, or service this equipment.

Observe additional Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual.

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