Operation; Safety Precautions - Lincoln Electric POWER WAVE455M Operator's Manual

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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 elec-
trically 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 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.
Observe additional guidelines detailed in the begin-
ning of this manual.
POWER WAVE 455M
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