Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 300 IM992 manual

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;H *+0 ;H ')N,+ &%**Z)+N Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instruc- tions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suivantes: *PD7FO'AGD*AG6397#D5 1. Protegez-vous contre la [...]

H H T h a n k Y o u for selecting a (,# +0 product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! )736F:;E&B7D3FADE $3@G3>5A?B>7F7>K before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it [...]

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-%+S (1) Output rating in watts is equivalent to volt-amperes at unity power factor. Output voltage is within ± 10% at all loads up to rated capacity. When welding, available auxiliary power will be reduced.  Engine warranty may vary outside of the USA. (See Engine warranty for details).  To Top of enclosure, add 7[...]

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')&') + &%% %*)-  READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc- tions supplied with this machine. R*FAB7@9;@73@63>>AIFA5AA>478AD78G7>;@9 RA@AFE?A=7I:7@8G7>;@9 R;>> 8G7>F3@= 3F 3 ?A67D3F7 D3[...]

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• Close the drain valve by pushing in and twisting clockwise. Replace the cap. • Re-fill the crankcase to the upper limit mark on the dipstick with the recommended oil (see engine oper- ation manual OR engine service items decal OR below). Replace and tighten the oil filler cap secure- ly. • Push oil drain hose and valve back into unit, re-co[...]

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