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Thank You

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QUALITY

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!

Read this Operators Manual completely

before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it

handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for your protection.
The level of seriousness to be applied to each is explained below:

WARNING

This statement appears where the information 

must

be followed 

exactly

to avoid 

serious personal injury

or

loss of life

.

This statement appears where the information 

must

be followed to avoid 

minor personal injury

or

damage to

this equipment

.

CAUTION

Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately

When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently, Claims
for material damaged in shipment must be made by the purchaser against the transportation company at the
time the shipment is received.

Please record your equipment identification information below for future reference. This information can be
found on your machine nameplate.

Product _________________________________________________________________________________

Model  Number ___________________________________________________________________________

Code  Number or Date Code_________________________________________________________________

Serial  Number____________________________________________________________________________

Date  Purchased___________________________________________________________________________

Where  Purchased_________________________________________________________________________

Whenever you request replacement parts or information on this equipment, always supply the information you
have recorded above. The code number is especially important when identifying the correct replacement parts.

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On-Line Product Registration

- Register your machine with Lincoln Electric either via fax or over the Internet.

• For faxing:  Complete the form on the back of the warranty statement included in the literature packet

accompanying this machine and fax the form per the instructions printed on it.

• For On-Line Registration:  Go to our 

WEB SITE at www.lincolnelectric.com. 

Choose “Quick Links” and then

“Product Registration”. Please complete the form and submit your registration.

Summary of Contents for MINIFLEX IM857

Page 1: ...7 June 2005 Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind However your overall safety can be increased by proper installation and thought fu...

Page 2: ...WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING Read and understand the following safety highlights For additional safety information it is strongly recommended that you purchase a copy of...

Page 3: ...cal earth ground 3 f Maintain the electrode holder work clamp welding cable and welding machine in good safe operating condition Replace damaged insulation 3 g Never dip the electrode in water for coo...

Page 4: ...vent the welding sparks from starting a fire Remember that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas Avoid welding near hydraulic...

Page 5: ...appropri s et non inflammables 4 Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont mises de l arc de soudage Se prot ger avec des v tements de protection libres de l huile tels que les gants en cuir chemise paiss...

Page 6: ...below for future reference This information can be found on your machine nameplate Product _________________________________________________________________________________ Model Number ______________...

Page 7: ...________________ Accessories Section C General Options Accessories C 1 ________________________________________________________________________ Maintenance Section D Safety Precautions D 1 Routine Mai...

Page 8: ...ated Mesh Screen Pre separator LongLife H Pretreated Cellulose Filter 130 sq ft 12 m2 Activated Carbon Filter HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter Up to 99 97 High Vacuum Low Volume Low 94 CFM...

Page 9: ...in 45mm O D K2389 9 16 ft 5m long x 1 3 4 in 45 mm O D K2389 8 Hose to Hose Adapter K2389 10 Hose Connection Outlet K2389 2 See section C and Miniflex brochure Publication E13 11 for more information...

Page 10: ...lame spraying Extraction of cement saw dust wood dust etc Extracting cigarettes cigars tissues and other burning particles objects and acids Any dangerous situations where there is a risk of an explos...

Page 11: ...ATION Use the Automatic Start Stop feature to extend the life of the carbon brushes In the auto setting Figure B 2 Item C the unit automatically starts and stops when the work cable of the welding mac...

Page 12: ...nd 400XA Magnum fume GMAW guns and the 350A 500A 250A FCAW SS fume guns can be connected to the Miniflex and its extraction hose For 250XA 400XA Magnum Guns see publication E13 10 For 350A 400A 250 FC...

Page 13: ...unit 4 Remove LongLife H Filter C 5 Remove the pre filter H 6 Clean pre filter with industrial vacuum cleaner or replace if necessary Use caution and proper personal protection equipment when cleanin...

Page 14: ...00 hours depend ing on usage Note Two sets of carbon brushes and seals are included with unit MINIFLEX CAUTION Carbon brush life depends on how unit is operat ed i e continuous operation or automatic...

Page 15: ...D 3 MAINTENANCE D 3 MINIFLEX A Side Clips B Top Cover C LongLife H Filter D Main Filter Seals E Outlet Cover F HEPA Filter G Carbon Brushes H Pre filter Figure D 1 G B F E A C D H A...

Page 16: ...CAUSE lists the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom Step 3 RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause generally i...

Page 17: ...ace or clean using an industrial vacuum cleaner Use caution and proper personal protection equip ment when cleaning pre filter 4 Improper application Check hose diameter and maximum length 24 ft 7 5 m...

Page 18: ...t may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels If the diagram is illegible write t...

Page 19: ...electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing Insulate yourself from work and ground No toque las partes o los electrodos bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja da Aislese del trabajo y...

Page 20: ...e Be und Entl ftung des Arbeitsplatzes Mantenha seu rosto da fuma a Use ventila o e exhaust o para remover fumo da zona respirat ria Turn power off before servicing Desconectar el cable de ali mentaci...

Page 21: ...and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide Cleveland Ohio 44117 1199 U S A TEL 216 481 8100 FAX 216 486 1751 WEB SITE www lincolnelectric com World s Leader in Welding and Cutting Pr...

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