Operation; Safety Precautions - Lincoln Electric POWER WAVE SVM156-A Service Manual

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OPERATION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read this entire section of operating instructions
before operating the machine.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Unless using cold feed feature, when
feeding with gun trigger, the electrode and
drive mechanism are always electrically
energized and could remain energized
several seconds after the welding ceases.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or electrodes with
your skin or wet clothing.
• 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
combustibles.
ARC RAYS can burn.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
Observe additional guidelines detailed in the beginning
of this manual.
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