Lincoln Electric Compact 220, Operating Manual

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F O R E L E C T R I C A L LY p o w e r e d e q u i p m e n t
- Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other electrically "hot"
parts to touch a cylinder.
- Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet when open-
ing the cylinder valve.
- Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand tight except
when the cylinder is in use or connected for use.
- Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before
working on the equipment.
- Install equipment in accordance with the U.S.National Electrical Code,
all local codes and the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical
Code and the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Do not add the fuel near an open flame welding arc or when the engine
is running. Stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling to prevent
spilled fuel from vaporizing on contact with hot engine parts and igniting.
Do not spill fuel when filling tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do not
start engine until fumes have been eliminated.
- Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in position and in good
repair. Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools away from V-belts, gears, fans
and all other moving parts when starting, operating or repairing equipment.
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