Hobart Welding Products CHAMPION ELITE OM-240 438B User Manual

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MOVING PARTS can injure.

D Keep away from moving parts such as fans,

belts and rotors.

D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards

closed and securely in place.

D Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools away from moving

parts.

D Before working on compressed air system, turn off and lockout/

tagout unit, release pressure, and be sure air pressure cannot be

accidentally applied.

D Have only qualified people remove guards or covers for maint-

enance and troubleshooting as necessary.

D Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when servicing is

finished and before starting engine.

HOT PARTS can burn.

D Do not touch hot compressor or air system

parts.

D Allow cooling period before working on equip-

ment.

D To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or wear heavy, insu-

lated welding gloves and clothing to prevent burns.

READ INSTRUCTIONS.

D Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s

Manual carefully before installing, operating, or

servicing unit. Read the safety information at

the beginning of the manual and in each

section.

D Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
D Perform maintenance and service according to the Owner’s

Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and local

codes.

1-6. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.

D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near

combustible surfaces.

D Do not install unit near flammables.

D Do not overload building wiring − be sure power supply system is

properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.

FALLING EQUIPMENT can injure.

D Use lifting eye to lift unit and properly installed

accessories only, NOT gas cylinders. Do not

exceed maximum lift eye weight rating (see

Specifications).

D Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift and

support unit.

D If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are long enough to

extend beyond opposite side of unit.

D Keep equipment (cables and cords) away from moving vehicles

when working from an aerial location.

D Follow the guidelines in the Applications Manual for the Revised

NIOSH Lifting Equation (Publication No. 94−110) when manu-

ally lifting heavy parts or equipment.

OVERHEATING can damage motors.

D Turn off or unplug equipment before starting or

stopping engine.

D Do not let low voltage and frequency caused by

low engine speed damage electric motors.

D Do not connect 50 or 60 Hertz motors to the 100 Hertz receptacle

where applicable.

FLYING SPARKS can injure.

D Wear a face shield to protect eyes and face.
D Shape tungsten electrode only on grinder with

proper guards in a safe location wearing proper

face, hand, and body protection.

D Sparks can cause fires — keep flammables away.

MOVING PARTS can injure.

D Keep away from moving parts.
D Keep away from pinch points such as drive

rolls.

WELDING WIRE can injure.

D Do not press gun trigger until instructed to do

so.

D Do not point gun toward any part of the body,

other people, or any metal when threading

welding wire.

OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING.

D Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.
D Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before

starting to weld again.

D Do not block or filter airflow to unit.

STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.

D Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling

boards or parts.

D Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to

store, move, or ship PC boards.

TILTING OF TRAILER can injure.

D Use tongue jack or blocks to support weight.
D Properly install welding generator onto trailer

according to instructions supplied with trailer.