Operation, Safety precautions, Warning – Lincoln Electric IM986 POWER WAVE i400 User Manual

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OPERATION

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POWER WAVE® i400

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 combustibles.

ARC RAYS can burn.

• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.

Observe additional guidelines detailed in the

beginning of this manual.

WARNING

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