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BOSS TIG 160HF
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200HF Operating Manual
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warnings are used to highlight important information. These
highlights are categorized as follows:
NOTE
An operation, procedure, or background information which requires additional emphasis or is helpful in
efficient operation of the system.
CAUTION
A procedure which, if not properly followed, may cause damage to the equipment.
WARNING
A procedure which, if not properly followed, may cause injury to the operator or others in the operating area.
1.02 Important Safety Precautions
WARNING
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND
HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
To prevent possible injury, read, understand and follow all warnings, safety precautions and instructions
before using the equipment. Call your local distributor if you have any questions.
GASES AND FUMES
Gases and fumes produced during the Arc welding or cutting process can be dangerous and hazardous to
your health.
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Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area. Keep your head out of the welding fume plume.
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Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not adequate to remove all fumes and gases.
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The kinds of fumes and gases from the arc welding/cutting depend on the kind of metal being used,
coatings on the metal, and the different processes. You must be very careful when cutting or welding
any metals which may contain one or more of the following:
Antimony Arsenic Barium Beryllium Cadmium Chromium Cobalt Copper Lead
Manganese Mercury Nickel Selenium Silver Vanadium
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Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that should be supplied with the material you
are using. These MSDSs will give you the information regarding the kind and amount of fumes and
gases that may be dangerous to your health.
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Use special equipment, such as water or down draft welding/cutting tables, to capture fumes and
gases.
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Do not use the welding torch in an area where combustible or explosive gases or materials are
located.
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Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the vapors of chlorinated solvents and cleansers. Remove
all sources of these vapors.
