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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 elec- trode and drive mechanism are always electrically energized and could remain energized several sec- onds 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 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 com- bustibles.
ARC RAYS can burn.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
Observe additional guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.
DEFINITIONS OF WELDING MODES
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SYNERGIC WELDING MODES
•A Synergic welding mode offers the simplicity of single knob control. The machine will select the cor- rect voltage and amperage based on the wire feed speed (WFS) set by the operator.
COMMON WELDING ABBREVIATIONS
SAW
•Submerged Arc Welding
POWER WAVE® AC/DC 1000
