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OPERATION

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before operat- ing your Classic I.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all the operation and maintenance manuals supplied with your machine. They include important safety precautions; detailed engine starting, operating, and maintenance instructions; and parts lists.

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

Do not touch electrically live parts or electrodes with your skin or wet clothing.

Insulate yourself from the work and ground.

WARNING

ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust to the outside.

Do not stack anything on or near the engine.

MOVING PARTS can injure.

Do not operate this equipment with any of its doors open or guards off.

Stop the engine before servicing it.

Keep away from moving parts.

Only qualified personnel should install, use, or ser- vice this equipment.

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• Always wear dry insulating gloves.

FUMES AND GASES can be dan- gerous.

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 combustibles.

ARC RAYS can burn.

• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Classic I is a heavy duty engine driven DC arc welding power source capable of providing DC con- stant current output for stick welding or DC TIG weld- ing. The Classic I is wound with all copper coils for bet- ter arc stability and precise welding control. With the addition of the optional Wire Feed Module or CV adapter, the Classic I will provide constant voltage out- put for running the LN-25 wire feeder.

The Classic I has a current range of 40-300 DC amps. It provides 1.75 kw of 120V DC auxiliary power.

This unit uses the four cylinder Continental TM27 industrial, water-cooled gasoline engine.

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CLASSIC I

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