CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL
1. Scope
d the direct reporting by the individual user, of
errors, omissions, and recommendations for improving
a. These instructions are published for the use of the
this manual is authorized and encouraged. DA Form
personnel to whom the arc welding machine Model
2028 (Recommended Changes to DA Publications) will
W300 MG is issued. Chapters 1 through 4 provide
be used for reporting these improvements. This form
information on the operation, preventive maintenance
will be completed in triplicate using pencil, pen, or
services, and organizational maintenance of the
typewriter. The original and one copy will be forwarded
equipment, accessories, components, and attachments.
direct to Commanding General, U.S. Army Mobility
Chapters 5 and 6 provide information for direct and
Equipment Center, ATTN: SMOME-MMP, P.O. Drawer
general support and depot maintenance. Also included
58, St. Louis, Mo. 63166. One information copy will be
are descriptions of main units and their functions in
provided the individual's immediate supervisor.
relationship to other components.
e.
Report
all
equipment
improvement
b.
Appendix I contains a list of publications
recommendations as prescribed by TM 38-750.
applicable to this manual. Appendix II contains the
maintenance allocation chart. Appendix III contains the
2. Record and Report Forms
list of basic issue items authorized the operator of this
a. DA Form 2258 (Depreservation Guide of Engineer
equipment. The organizational, direct and general
Equipment).
support, and depot maintenance repair parts and special
tools are listed in appendix IV.
b.
For record and report forms, applicable to
operator, crew, and organizational maintenance, refer to
c. Numbers in parentheses on illustrations indicate
TM 38-750.
quantity. Numbers preceding nomenclature callouts on
Note. Applicable forms, excluding Standard Form 46
illustrations indicate the preferred maintenance
which is carried by the operator, will be kept in a canvas
sequence.
bag
mounted
on
the
equipment.
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