Arcon 10310, Operating Manual

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1.3 ELECTRIC SHOCK
Precautionary measures must be taken to provide maximum protection against electrical shock.
Electric shock can injure or Kill
WARNING
1. Do not touch live or energized electrical parts or store metallic objects near power.
2. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical (earth) ground.
3. Do not leave an energized machine unattended.
4. Never work in wet clothing, gloves or footwear.
5. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation. Make certain the insulation
is large enough to cover your full area of physical contact with work and ground.
6. Inspect all system components, protective equipment, cables, connectors and gas lines
prior to operating equipment. Never use cables that are longer than necessary.
7. When testing a live unit, use the one-hand method. Do not put both hands inside of the
unit. Keep one hand free.
8. Disconnect input power conductors from de-energized supply line before moving a
welding power source.
9. Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical connection with the metal being
welded. The connection should be as close as possible to the area being welded.
10. Turn OFF welding power source before servicing unless the procedure specifically
requires an energized unit.
11. Never use the power source to provide heat for thawing frozen pipes.
1.4 ARC RAYS and EYE PROTECTION
Arc rays can injure eyes and burn skin. Arc flashes are painful.
1. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and
the rays of the arc when welding or while observing open arc welding.
2. Use protective clothing specifically intended for work with welding equipment. It should
be made of durable flame-resistant material to provide ample protection from the arc
rays.
3. Protect other nearby workers with suitable, non-flammable screening. Caution other
workers not to watch the arc nor expose themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or
metal.