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FLEXTEC
®
500X
OPERATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this entire section of operating instructions
before operating the machine.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•
Unless using cold feed feature, when
feeding with gun trigger, the electrode
and drive mechanism are always
electrically energized and could remain
energized several seconds 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 danger-
ous.
•
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.
POwER-UP SEqUENCE
When power is applied to the Flextec
illuminate and the machine electronics will complete a power up
sequence indicated by a scrolling bar across each seven segment
display. Once the power up sequence if complete and the
machine is ready for welding, the seven segment displays will
indicate the voltage and amperage settings. Any ArcLink wire
feeders present and connected to the 5-pin circular connector will
also initialize and begin a power up sequence once power is
applied to the machine.
B-1
OPERATION
®
500X, the displays will
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