Thermal Arc 281 FABRICATOR, Service Manual

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FABRICATOR 281
Manual No. 0-4880B -1 INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION
2.01 How To Use This Manual
This Service Manual applies to only the specification or
part numbers listed on page i.
To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual,
including the chapter on safety instructions and
warnings.
Throughout this manual, the words WARNING,
C A U T I O N , a n d N O T E m a y a p p e a r . P a y
p a r t i c u l a r a t t e n t i o n t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n
p r o v i d e d u n d e r t h e s e h e a d i n g s . T h e s e
special annotations are easily recognized as
follows:
WARNING
A WARNING gives information regarding
possible personal injury.
CAUTION
A CAUTION refers to possible equipment
damage.
NOTE
A NOTE offers helpful information
concerning certain operating procedures.
Additional copies of this manual may be purchased
by contacting Thermadyne at the address and phone
number in your area listed in the inside back cover of
this manual. Include the Service Manual number and
equipment identification numbers.
Electronic copies of this manual can also be downloaded
at no charge in Acrobat PDF format by going to the
Thermal Arc web site listed below and clicking on the
Literature Library link:
http://www.thermalarc.com
2.02 Equipment Identification
The unit’s identification number (specification or part
number), model, and serial number usually appear on
a nameplate attached to the rear panel. In some cases,
the nameplate may be attached to the control panel.
Equipment which does not have a name plate such
as gun and cable assemblies is identified only by the
specification or part number printed on the shipping
container. Record these numbers on the bottom of
page i for future reference.