How To Use Troubleshooting Guide - Lincoln Electric COMMANDER IM544-B Operator's Manual

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HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel.
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician
and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid
Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this
manual.
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This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to
help you locate and repair possible machine
malfunctions. Simply follow the three-step
procedure listed below.
Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM).
Look under the column labeled "PROBLEM
(SYMPTOMS)". This column describes pos-
sible symptoms that the machine may exhib-
it. Find the listing that best describes the
symptom that the machine is exhibiting.
Symptoms are grouped into the following
categories: engine problems, function prob-
lems and output problems.
Step 2. PERFORM EXTERNAL TESTS.
The second column labeled "POSSIBLE
AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENT(S)" lists the
obvious external possibilities that may con-
tribute to the machine symptom. Perform
these tests/checks in the order listed. In
general, these tests can be conducted with-
out removing the case wrap-around cover.
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local
Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
CAUTION
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Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF
ACTION
If you have exhausted all of the items in step
2. Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized
Field Service Facility.
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