Operation; Safety Instructions - Lincoln Electric INVERTEC POWER WAVE IM542-D Operator's Manual

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OPERATION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand this entire section of operating
instructions before operating the machine.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrodes with your skin or wet cloth-
ing.
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
FUMES AND GASES can be
dangerous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove
fumes from breathing zone.
WELDING SPARKS can cause
fire or explosion.
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on containers that have held com-
bustibles.
ARC RAYS can burn.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
Observe additional Safety Guidelines
detailed in the beginning of this manual.
HOT COOLANT can burn skin
• Always be sure coolant is not hot before
doing any work on cooler parts.
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