Lincoln Electric FLEXTEC 450 CE - Manual (Page 18)

B-1 OPERATION
FLEXTEC™ 450 CE
B-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this entire section of operating instructions
before operating the machine.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Unless using cold feed feature, when
feeding with gun trigger, the
electrode and drive mechanism are
always electrically energized and
could remain energized several
seconds after the welding ceases.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or electrodes
with your skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
FUMES AND GASES can be
dangerous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove
fumes from breathing zone.
WELDING SPARKS can cause
fire or explosion.
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on containers that have
held combustibles.
ARC RAYS can burn.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
Observe additional guidelines detailed in the
beginning of this manual.
WARNING
INPUT POWER
ON
OFF
HIGH TEMPERATURE
CIRCUIT BREAKER
WIRE FEEDER
POSITIVE OUTPUT
NEGATIVE OUTPUT
3 PHASE INVERTER
INPUT POWER
THREE PHASE
DIRECT CURRENT
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT
APPEAR ON THIS MACHINE
OR IN THIS MANUAL