Spark arrestor, Towing, Installation – Lincoln Electric EAGLE SVM192-A User Manual

Page 9: Caution, Warning

INSTALLATION

A-3

EAGLE™ 10,000

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

MACHINE GROUNDING

Because this portable engine driven welder or genera-

tor creates it’s own power, it is not necessary to con-

nect it’s frame to an earth ground, unless the machine

is connected to premises wiring (your home, shop,

etc.).

To prevent dangerous electric shock, other equip-

ment to which this engine driven welder supplies

power must be grounded to the frame of the welder

using a grounded type plug, or be double insulat-

ed.

Do not ground the machine to a pipe that carries

explosive or combustible material.

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When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, it’s

frame must be electrically bonded to the metal frame of

the vehicle. Use a #8 or larger copper wire connected

between the machine grounding stud and the frame of

the vehicle.

Where this engine driven welder is connected to

premises wiring such as that in your home or shop, it’s

frame must be connected to the system earth ground.

See further connection instructions in the section enti-

tled “Standby Power Connections”, as well as the arti-

cle on grounding in the latest National Electrical Code

and the local code.

In general, if the machine is to be grounded, it should

be connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid

earth ground such as a metal water pipe going into the

ground for at least ten feet and having no insulated

joints, or to the metal framework of a building which

has been effectively grounded. The National Electrical

Code lists a number of alternate means of grounding

electrical

equipment. A machine

grounding

stud

marked with the symbol

is provided on the front of

the welder.

SPARK ARRESTER

Some federal, state, or local laws may require that

gasoline engines be equipped with exhaust spark

arresters when they are operated in certain locations

where unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard.

The standard muffler included with this welder does not

qualify as a spark arrester. When required by local reg-

ulations, the K894-1 spark arrester must be installed

and properly maintained.

An incorrect arrester may lead to damage to the

engine or adversely affect performance.

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TOWING

The recommended trailer for use with this equipment

for road, in-plant and yard towing by a vehicle

(1)

Lincoln’s K957-1. If the user adapts a non-Lincoln trail-

er, he must assume responsibility that the method of

attachment and usage does not result in a safety haz-

ard nor damage the welding equipment. Some of the

factors to be considered are as follows:

1. Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln equip-

ment and likely additional attachments.

2. Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of

the welding equipment so there will be no undue

stress to the framework.

CAUTION

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, operating 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