Lincoln Electric RED-D-ARC FX450 Operator's Manual page 14

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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.
OPERATION
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT
APPEAR ON THIS MACHINE
OR IN THIS MANUAL
FX450 (RED-D-ARC)
INPUT POWER
ON
OFF
HIGH TEMPERATURE
CIRCUIT BREAKER
WIRE FEEDER
POSITIVE OUTPUT
NEGATIVE OUTPUT
3 PHASE INVERTER
INPUT POWER
THREE PHASE
DIRECT CURRENT
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