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A1.4 | INSTALLATION |
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Do not attempt to use this equipment until y | ou | FACES. |
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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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| • Always wear dry insulating gloves. | required to be grounded and is permitted to serve as | ||||||||
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| • Use in open, well ventilated areas or | plugged into its receptacle. |
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| vent exhaust outside. |
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| MOVING PARTS can injure. |
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| • Do not operate with doors open or | particular situation and follow them explicitly. A | ||||||||
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| • Stop engine before servicing. | provided on the welding generator frame foot. In | gen- | |||||||
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| • Keep away from moving parts. | eral, if the machine is to be grounded, it should be con- | ||||||||
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ground such as a metal water pipe going into the | |||||||||||||||
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Exhaust Spark Arrester |
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Some federal, state or local laws may require that | electrical equipment. |
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engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters | Lift Bail |
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when they are operated in certain locations where |
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unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard. The | A lift bail is provided for lifting with a hoist. |
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qualify as a spark arrester. When required by local reg- |
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and properly maintained. |
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Use of an incorrect arrester may lead to engine damage |
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or performance loss. Contact the engine manufacturer for |
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specific recommendations. |
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Location / Ventilation |
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Always operate the welder with the doors closed. | • Do not lift machine if lift bale is damaged. |
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Leaving the doors open changes the designed air flow | • Do not operate machine while suspended from | ||||||||||||||
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that engine exhaust fumes are properly vented to an |
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