Lincoln Electric IM703-A manual Electric Shock can kill

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SAFETY

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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands.

3.b. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation. Make certain the insulation is large enough to cover your full area of physical contact with work and ground.

In addition to the normal safety precautions, if welding must be performed under electrically hazardous conditions (in damp locations or while wearing wet clothing; on metal structures such as floors, gratings or scaffolds; when in cramped positions such as sitting, kneeling or lying, if there is a high risk of unavoidable or accidental contact with the workpiece or ground) use the following equipment:

Semiautomatic DC Constant Voltage (Wire) Welder.

DC Manual (Stick) Welder.

AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control.

3.c. In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the electrode, electrode reel, welding head, nozzle or semiautomatic welding gun are also electrically “hot”.

3.d. Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical connection with the metal being welded. The connection should be as close as possible to the area being welded.

3.e. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical (earth) ground.

3.f. Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and welding machine in good, safe operating condition. Replace damaged insulation.

3.g. Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.

3.h. Never simultaneously touch electrically “hot” parts of electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage of both welders.

3.i. When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect yourself from a fall should you get a shock.

3.j. Also see Items 6.c. and 8.

ARC RAYS can burn.

4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards.

4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays.

4.c. Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.

FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous.

5.a. Welding may produce fumes and gases hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these fumes and gases.When welding, keep your head out of the fume. Use enough ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep

fumes and gases away from the breathing zone. When

welding with electrodes which require special ventilation such as stainless or hard facing (see instructions on container or MSDS) or on lead or cadmium plated steel and other metals or coatings which produce highly toxic fumes, keep exposure as low as possible and below Threshold Limit Values (TLV) using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation. In confined spaces or in some circumstances, outdoors, a respirator may be required. Additional precautions are also required when welding on galvanized steel.

5.b. Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors coming from degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to form phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating products.

5.c. Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and cause injury or death. Always use enough ventilation, especially in confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.

5.d. Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this equipment and the consumables to be used, including the material safety data sheet (MSDS) and follow your employer’s safety practices. MSDS forms are available from your welding distributor or from the manufacturer.

5.e. Also see item 1.b.

Mar ‘95

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Contents Precision TIG Safety Depends on YouCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Table of Contents Volts at Rated Amperes Amps InstallationRated Input Single Phase only Duty Cycle-ApplicationsAdditional Output Capacity Recommended Input Wire and Fuse SizesPhysical Dimensions Temperature RangesSafety Precautions Input and Grounding Connections Output CABLES, Connections and Limitations Work Cable ConnectionStick Electrode Cable Connection Figure A.2 TIG Torch ConnectionFigure A.3 Auxiliary Power ConnectionsFigure A.4 Robotic Interface ConnectionWelding Sparks OperationProduct Description Pipe ThawingEquipment Limitations Recommended Processes and EquipmentRecommended Processes Process LimitationsFigure B.1 Control Panel Controls and SettingsMinimum Output Control and Display Switch Advanced Panel Controls Do not USE 4-STEP if Using AN Amptrol RemotePulse Background Current Control Internal SET UP Controls TIG Welding FeaturesStick Welding Features Figure B.3 Figure B.4 TIG Weld Cycle Chart Setup Guidelines for TIG Welding with AN AmptrolUsing the Start Pedal Foot Amptrol K870-1 Figure B.5 Making a TIG Weld with AN Amptrol Smaw ProcessGtaw Process Optional Equipment AccessoriesFactory Installed Options Field Installed OptionsOverload Protection MaintenanceSafety Precautions Routine and Periodic MaintenanceUNDER-COOLER Service Service ProceduresComponent Access Spark GAP AdjustmentHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingCourse of Action SymptomsOutput Problems Possible AreasGAS Problems Meter ProblemsHI-FREQ Problems Preset & Output Control Problems TIG Welding Problems Stick Welding ProblemsTIG Problems Precision TIG 375 Wiring Diagram for Code MID TIG PrecisionDimension Print K1833-1 DOMESTIC, K1833-2 Canada and K1834-1 Export Precision TIG Warnung Aviso DE