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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious
injury.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this STICK WELDER until they have read this
manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how the STICK WELDER works.
The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions or situations that could occur.
It must be understood by the operator that common
sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1.1
Your Welding Environment
- Keep the environment you will be welding in free from flammable materials.
- Always keep a fire extinguisher accessible to your welding environment.
- Always have a qualified person install and operate this equipment.
- Make sure the area is clean, dry and ventilated. Do not operate the welder in humid, wet or poorly ventilated
areas.
- Always have your welder maintained by a qualified technician in accordance with local, state and national
codes.
- Always be aware of your work environment. Be sure to keep other people, especially children, away from
you while welding.
- Keep harmful arc rays shielded from the view of others.
- Mount the welder on a secure bench
or cart that will keep the welder secure and prevent it from tipping over or falling.
1.2
Your Welder’s Condition
- Check ground cable, power cord and welding cable to be sure the insulation is not damaged. Always replace
or repair damaged components before using the welder.
- Check all components to ensure they are clean and in good operating condition before use.
