EN2. USING THE MACHINE2.1 Before useThe product is packed in cartons designed specifically for them. However, always make surebefore use that the products have not been damaged during transportation.Check also that you have received the components you ordered and the instruction manualsneeded, as described in the Quick start guide. Product packaging material is recyclable.NOTE! When moving the welding machine, always lift it from the handle, never pull it from thewelding gun or other cables.Operating environmentThis machine is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Always make sure that the air flow inthe machine is unrestricted. The recommended operating temperature range is -20 ... +40 °C.Please read also the safety instructions concerning the operating environment earlier in thismanual.2.2 Machine introduction1.2.3.4.5.1. ON/OFF2. Mains supply cable3. Earth return cable4. Shielding gas connector5. EURO gun connector2.3 Distribution networkAll regular electrical devices without special circuits generate harmonic currents intodistribution network. High rates of harmonic current may cause losses and disturbance tosome equipment.This equipment complies with IEC 61000-3-12 provided that the short-circuit power Sscis greater than or equal to 1.9 MVA at the interface point between the user’s supply andthe public supply network. It is the responsibility of the installer or user of the equipmentto ensure, by consultation with the distribution network operator if necessary, that theequipment is connected only to a supply with a short-circuit power Ssc greater than or equalto 1.9 MVA.2.4 Connecting cablesBefore you can start welding with FitWeld 300, you must connect the machine to the mainspower supply, attach the welding gun and the earth return cable and the shielding gas supply.You must also equip the machine with a filler wire spool suitable for your welding application.For quick help about starting with FitWeld, please refer to the Quick Guide delivered with theproduct information package.FitWeld 3004