Maintenance; Safety Precautions; Routine Maintenance - Lincoln Electric IM795 Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Disconnect input power by removing plug
from receptacle before working inside
SP170-I. Use only grounded receptacle. Do
not touch electrically "hot" parts inside
SP 170-I.
• Have qualified personnel do the mainte-
nance and trouble shooting work.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

POWER SOURCE COMPARTMENT
In extremely dusty locations, dirt may clog the air passages
causing the welder to run hot. Blow dirt out of the welder with
low pressure air at regular intervals to eliminate excessive dirt
and dust build-up on interval parts.
WIRE FEED COMPARTMENT
1. When necessary, vacuum accumulated dirt from gearbox and
wire feed section.
2. Occasionally inspect the incoming guide tube and clean
inside diameter if necessary.
3. Motor and gearbox have lifetime lubrication and require no
maintenance.
FAN MOTOR
Has lifetime lubrication — requires no maintenance.
WIRE REEL SPINDLE
Requires no maintenance. Do not lubricate shaft.
SP 170-I
WARNING
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