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INSTALLATION

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

WARNING

DO NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SUR-

Do not attempt to use this equipment until y

FACES.

have thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs

Where there is a combustible surface directly under

manual supplied with your welder. It includes

stationary or fixed electrical equipment, the surface

important safety precautions, detailed engine

shall be covered with a steel plate at least .06”(1.6mm)

starting, operating and maintenance instructions,

thick, which shall extend not more than 5.90”(150mm)

and parts lists.

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beyond the equipment on all side.

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

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• Do not touch electrically live parts or

MACHINE GROUNDING

electrode with skin or wet clothing.

• Insulate yourself from

work and

According to the United States National Electrical

ground

• Always wear dry insulating gloves.

Code, the frame of this portable generator is not

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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

required to be grounded and is permitted to serve as

the grounding means for cord connected equipment

• Use in open, well ventilated areas or

plugged into its receptacle.

vent exhaust outside.

Some state, local, or other codes or unusual operating

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circumstances may require the machine frame to be

MOVING PARTS can injure.

grounded. It is recommended that you determine the

• Do not operate with doors open or

extent to which such requirements may apply to your

guards off.

particular situation and follow them explicitly. A

• Stop engine before servicing.

machine grounding stud marked with the symbol

• Keep away from moving parts.

is provided on the welding generator frame foot.

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general, if the machine is to be grounded it should be

See additional warning information at

connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid

earth ground such as a metal water pipe going into the

front of this operatorʼs manual.

ground for at least ten feet and having no insulated

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joints, or to the metal framework of a building which

EXHAUST SPARK ARRESTER

has been effectively grounded. The U.S. National

Some federal, state, or local laws may require that

Electrical Code lists a number of alternate means of

engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters

grounding electrical equipment.

when they are operated in certain locations where

LIFT BAIL

unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard. The stan-

dard mufflers included with these welders do not qual-

A lift bail is provided for lifting with a hoist.

ify as spark arresters. When required by local regula-

WARNING

tions, suitable spark arrester must be installed and

properly maintained.

CAUTION

• Lift only with equipment of

adequate lifting capacity.

Use of an incorrect arrester may lead to engine dam-

• Be sure machine is stable

age or performance loss. Contact the engine manu-

when lifting.

facturer for specific recommendations.

• Do not lift this machine using

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lift bale if it is equipped with a

heavy accessory such as trail-