Hobart Welding Products CHAMPION 4500 - Manual (Page 8)

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HOT METAL from air arc cutting and
gouging can cause fire or explosion.
D Do not cut or gouge near flammables.
D Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.
HOT PARTS can cause burns and injury.
D Do not touch hot compressor or air system
parts.
D Let system cool down before touching or ser-
vicing.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
D Read Owner’s Manual before using or servic-
ing unit.
D Stop engine and release air pressure before
servicing.
D Use only genuine replacement parts from the
manufacturer.
1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.
D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near
combustible surfaces.
D Do not install unit near flammables.
D Do not overload building wiring − be sure power supply system is
properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.
FALLING UNIT can cause injury.
D Use lifting eye to lift unit and properly installed
accessories only, NOT gas cylinders. Do not
exceed maximum lift eye weight rating (see
Specifications).
D Lift and support unit only with proper equipment
and correct procedures.
D If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are long enough to
extend beyond opposite side of unit.
OVERHEATING can damage motors.
D Turn off or unplug equipment before starting or
stopping engine.
D Do not let low voltage and frequency caused by
low engine speed damage electric motors.
D Do not connect 50 or 60 Hertz motors to the 100 Hertz receptacle
where applicable.
FLYING SPARKS can cause injury.
D Wear a face shield to protect eyes and face.
D Shape tungsten electrode only on grinder with
proper guards in a safe location wearing proper
face, hand, and body protection.
D Sparks can cause fires — keep flammables away.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
D Keep away from moving parts.
D Keep away from pinch points such as drive
rolls.
WELDING WIRE can cause injury.
D Do not press gun trigger until instructed to do
so.
D Do not point gun toward any part of the body,
other people, or any metal when threading
welding wire.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING.
D Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.
D Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before
starting to weld again.
D Do not block or filter airflow to unit.
STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.
D Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling
boards or parts.
D Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to
store, move, or ship PC boards.
TILTING OF TRAILER can cause injury.
D Use tongue jack or blocks to support weight.
D Properly install welding generator onto trailer
according to instructions supplied with trailer.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
D Read Owner’s Manual before using or servic-
ing unit.
D Use only genuine replacement parts from the
manufacturer.
D Perform engine and air compressor mainte-
nance and service according to this manual
and the engine/air compressor (if applicable)
manuals.