Lincoln POWER MIG 300, Operator'S Manual

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INSTALLATION
ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD
INSTALL, USE OR SERVICE THIS EQUIP-
MENT.
UNCRATING THE POWER MIG 300
Cut banding and lift off cardboard carton. Cut banding
holding the machine to the skid. Remove foam and
corrugated packing material. Untape accessories from
Gas Bottle Platform. Unscrew the two wood screws
(at the Gas Bottle Platform) holding the machine to
the skid. Roll the machine off the skid assembly.
LOCATION
Locate the welder in a dry location where there is free
circulation of clean air into the louvers in the back and
out the front. A location that minimizes the amount of
smoke and dirt drawn into the rear louvers reduces
the chance of dirt accumulation that can block air pas-
sages and cause overheating.
INPUT POWER, GROUNDING AND
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
1. Before starting the installation, check with the local
power company if there is any question about
whether your power supply is adequate for the volt-
age, amperes, phase, and frequency specified on
the welder nameplate. Also be sure the planned
installation will meet the U.S. National Electrical
Code and local code requirements. This welder
may be operated from a single phase line or from
one phase of a two or three phase line.
2. The POWER MIG 300 is supplied connected for
230 Volt Input. If the welder is to be operated on
another voltage, it must be reconnected according
to the instructions in Figure A.1
Read entire installation section before starting
installation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
POWER MIG 300
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.
• Do not use AC welder if your
clothing, cloves or work area is
damp or if working on, under or
inside work piece.
Use the following equipment:
- Semiautomatic DC constant volt-
age (wire) welder.
- DC manual (stick) welder.
- AC welder with reduced voltage
control.
• Do not operate with panels
removed.
• Disconnect input power before
servicing.
FUMES AND GASES can be
dangerous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to
remove fumes from breathing
zone and general area.
WELDING SPARKS can
cause fire or explosion.
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on closed contain-
ers.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes
and skin.
• Wear eye, ear and body protec-
tion.
Observe all safety information through-
out this manual.
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