Maintenance; Service, Maintenance And Repairs - Lincoln Electric K1655-9-LFA 4.1 Operator's Manual

FUME EXTRACTION ARMS

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
• Turn the input power OFF at the
welding power source before
installation or changing drive rolls
and/or guides.
• Do not touch electrically live parts.
• When inching with the gun trigger, electrode and drive
mechanism are "hot" to work and ground and could
remain energized several seconds after the gun trigger
is released.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with covers, panels or
guards removed or open.
• Only qualified personnel should perform
maintenance work.
Disposal
After life of the product, dispose of product in accordance with
federal, state or local regulations.
WARNING
When cleaning equipment or replacing filter
use personal protection equipment (PPE)
such as gloves, respirators and protective
clothing to protect against overexposure to
particulate. It is recommended that a
vacuum cleaner or wet methods be used to
clean up any loose particulate that is present in the
extraction arm. It is necessary to use a vacuum cleaner with
HEPA rated filtration.

service, Maintenance anD repairs

• Observe the maintenance intervals given in this manual.
Overdue maintenance can lead to high costs for repair and
can render the guarantee null and void.
• During service, maintenance and repair jobs, always use
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to avoid injury. This also
applies for persons who enter the work area.
• Always use tools, materials, lubricants and service techniques
which have been approved by the manufacturer. Never use
worn tools and do not leave any tools in or on the product.
• Safety features which have been removed for service,
maintenance or repairs, must be put back immediately after
finishing these jobs and it must be checked that they will still
function properly.
• Use sufficient climbing gear and safety guards when working
higher than 2 meters (local restrictions may apply).
• Ensure the workspace is well illuminated.
The product has been designed to function without problems for a
long time with a minimum amount of maintenance. In order to
guarantee this, some simple regular maintenance and cleaning
activities are required which are described in this chapter. If you
observe the necessary caution and carry out the maintenance at
regular intervals, any problems occurring will be detected and
corrected before they lead to a total breakdown. The indicated
maintenance intervals can vary depending on the specific working
and ambient conditions. Therefore it is recommended to
thoroughly inspect the complete product once every year beside
the indicated periodic maintenance. For this purpose contact your
supplier. See Table D.1.
WARNING
Risk of Fire
PAST due maintenance can cause fire.
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MAINTENANCE