OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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-
ful operation on your part.
DO
NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT
READING
THIS
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT.
And,
most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
5500
POWER-ARC
™
5500
For Machines with Code Number 11329, 11405
IM900-A
December, 2008
Various engine configurations are available and machine appearance will vary
accordingly.
ISO 9001
CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 30273
Designed and Manufactured Under a
Quality Program Certified by
ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc.
to ISO 9001 Requirements.
QMS
ANSI RAB
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This manual covers equipment which is no
longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co.
Specifications and availability of optional
features may have changed.