Lincoln Electric IM640-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 IM640-A California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Cylinder may explode if damaged Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéSafety Safety Thank You Table of Contents Installation Technical Specifications SAE400 & SAE400 WELD’N AIRHeight Width Depth Weight Angle of Operation Safety PrecautionsLOCATION/VENTILATION StackingVehicle Mounting PRE-OPERATION Engine and Compressor ServiceHigh Altitude Operation TowingBattery Connection Engine Cooling SystemEngine BREAK-IN Period Welding Output Cables Spark ArresterMachine Grounding Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsAdditional Safety Precautions OperationDesign Features and Advantages Recommended ApplicationsDuty Cycle Welder Controls Engine ControlsAIR Compressor Controls SAE400 WELD’N AIR only Cold Weather Starting Engine OperationTypical Fuel Consumption Starting InstructionsAccessories K2303-1 Sheet Metal KITK1690-1 Gfci Receptacle KIT Compressor AIR Receiver Tanks SAE400 WELD’N AIR only MaintenancePeriodic Maintenance Routine MaintenanceCooling System Commutator and Brush MaintenanceFuel PRE-FILTER/WATER Separator Assembly PRE Filter / Washer SeparatorWater Separator Element Spark Arrestor HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingFunction Problems Symptoms Course of ActionRecommended Troubleshooting Problems Possible Cause Recommended Wiring Diagram SAE-400 Weldn AIR Wiring DiagramsWiring Diagram SAE-400 Perkins Control Wiring Diagram SAE-400 & Weldn AIR SAE400 & SAE400 WELD’N Dimension PrintSAE400 & SAE400 WELD’N AIR Aviso DE Warnung