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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before operating your VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS.

WARNING

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s manual supplied with your welder. It includes important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operat- ing and maintenance instructions, and parts lists.

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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.

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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

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

• Do not stack anything near the engine.

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MOVING PARTS can injure.

Do not operate with doors open or guards off.

Stop engine before servicing.

Keep away from moving parts

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Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment.

Always operate the welder with the sliding door closed and the side panels in place as these pro- vide maximum protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling air flow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS is a diesel engine-dri- ven welding power source. The machine uses a brush type alternating current generator for DC multi-purpose welding. The DC welding control system uses state of the art Chopper Technology CT R for superior welding performance.

RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS provides excellent constant current DC welding output for stick (SMAW) and TIG welding. The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS also provides excellent constant voltage DC welding output for MIG (GMAW), Innershield (FCAW), Outershield (FCAW-G) and Metal Core welding. In addition the VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS can be used for Arc Gouging with carbons up to 3/8”(10mm) in diameter.

The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS is not recommend- ed for pipe thawing.

GENERATOR

The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS provides smooth output for auxiliary power and emergency standby power.

VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS

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