Operation; Safety Precautions; General Description - Lincoln Electric VANTAGE IM10044 Operator's Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before
operating your VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS.
WARNING
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read the engine manufacturer's manual
supplied with your welder. It includes important
safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operat-
ing and maintenance instructions, and parts lists.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside
• Do not stack anything near the engine.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts
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• Only qualified personnel should operate this
equipment.
• Always operate the welder with the sliding door
closed and the side panels in place as these pro-
vide maximum protection from moving parts and
insure proper cooling air flow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS is a diesel engine-dri-
ven welding power source. The machine uses a brush
type alternating current generator for DC multi-purpose
welding. The DC welding control system uses state of
the art Chopper Technology
performance.

OPERATION

for superior welding
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VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS provides excellent
constant current DC welding output for stick (SMAW)
and TIG welding. The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS
also provides excellent constant voltage DC welding
output for MIG (GMAW), Innershield (FCAW),
Outershield (FCAW-G) and Metal Core welding. In
addition the VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS can be used
for Arc Gouging with carbons up to 3/8"(10mm) in
diameter.
The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS is not recommend-
ed for pipe thawing.
GENERATOR
The VANTAGE® 575 CUMMINS provides smooth
output for auxiliary power and emergency standby
power.
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