User Responsibility - ESAB Heliarc 252 Instruction Manual

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These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. 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 book-
let, "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 equipment 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
accompanying 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 maintained 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 manufacturer 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
manufacturer. 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