User Responsibility - ESAB Powercut 1600 Service Manual

This Service Manual is for experienced technicians. If you are not fully familiar with
the principles of operation and safe practices for arc welding and cutting equipment,
we urge you to read our booklet, "Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding,
Cutting, and Gouging," Form 52-529. Do NOT permit untrained persons to install,
operate, or maintain this equipment. Do NOT attempt to install or operate this equip-
ment until you have read and fully understand these instructions. If you do not fully
understand these instructions, contact your supplier for further information. Be
sure to read the Safety Precautions before installing or operating this equipment.
This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and ac-
companying labels and/or inserts when installed, operated, maintained and repaired in accordance with
the instructions provided. This equipment must be checked periodically. Malfunctioning or poorly main-
tained equipment should not be used. Parts that are broken, missing, worn, distorted or contaminated
should be replaced immediately. Should such repair or replacement become necessary, the manu-
facturer recommends that a telephone or written request for service advice be made to the Authorized
Distributor from whom it was purchased.
This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior written approval of the manu-
facturer. The user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results
from improper use, faulty maintenance, damage, improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the
manufacturer or a service facility designated by the manufacturer.

USER RESPONSIBILITY