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Maintenance
WARNING
For any repair operations, modifications or maintenance,
it is recommended to contact the nearest Technical
Service Center or Lincoln Electric. Repairs and
modifications performed by unauthorized service or
personnel will cause the manufacturer’s warranty to
become null and void.
Any noticeable damage should be reported immediately
and repaired.
Routine maintenance (everyday)

Check condition of insulation and connections of the
work leads and insulation of power lead. If any
insulation damage exists replace the lead
immediately.

Remove the spatters from the welding gun nozzle.
Spatters could interfere with the shielding gas flow to
the arc.

Check the welding gun condition: replace it, if
necessary.

Check condition and operation of the cooling fan.
Keep clean its airflow slots.
Periodic maintenance (every 200 working hours but
at least once a year)
Perform the routine maintenance and, in addition:

Keep the machine clean. Using a dry (and low
pressure) airflow, remove the dust from the external
case and from the cabinet inside.

If it is required, clean and tighten all weld terminals.
The frequency of the maintenance operations may vary
in accordance with the working environment where the
machine is placed.
WARNING
Do not touch electrically live parts.
WARNING
Before the case of machine will be removed, the
machine has to be turned off and the power lead has to
be disconnected from mains socket.
WARNING
Mains supply network must be disconnected from the
machine before each maintenance and service. After
each repair, perform proper tests to ensure safety.
Customer Assistance Policy
The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is
manufacturing and selling high quality welding
equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. Our
challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to
exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may
ask Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their
use of our products. We respond to our customers
based on the best information in our possession at that
time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or
guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with
respect to such information or advice. We expressly
disclaim any warranty of any kind, including any
warranty of fitness for any customer’s particular purpose,
with respect to such information or advice. As a matter of
practical consideration, we also cannot assume any
respon- sibility for updating or correcting any such
information or advice once it has been given, nor does
the provision of information or advice create, expand or
alter any warranty with respect to the sale of our
products
Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the
selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln
Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the
sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables
beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results
obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods
and service requirements.
Subject to Change – This information is accurate to the
best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please
refer to
www.lincolnelectric.com for any updated
information.