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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Separate yourself from the welding circuit by using insulating mats to prevent
contact from the work surface
• The welder power switch is to be in the OFF position and the power supply is to be
disconnected when performing any maintenance or consumable changes.
•
Always wear dry, protective clothing and leather welding gloves and insulated
footwear.
• Always operate the welder in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do not operate the
welder in humid, wet, rainy or poorly ventilated areas.
• Be sure that the work piece is properly supported and grounded prior to beginning
an electric welding operation.
• The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the welder is
on. Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing.
•
Disconnect from power supply before assembly, disassembly or maintenance
of the torch or contact tip or changing wire spools.
• Always attach the ground clamp to the piece to be welded and as close to the weld
area as possible.
This will give the least resistance and best weld.
FUMES AND WELDING GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS!
• Do not breathe fumes that are produced by the welding operation. These fumes are
dangerous. Keep your head and face out of welding fumes. Do not breathe the
welding fumes.
• Always work in a properly ventilated area. Wearing an OSHA-approved respirator
when welding is recommended!
• Never weld coated materials including but not limited to: cadmium plated,
galvanized, lead based paints.
• Refer to the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for any consumables or materials
used during welding for additional safety instructions.
WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION!
• Do not operate electric arc welder in areas where flammable or explosive vapors
are present.
• Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby while welding.
READ INSTRUCTIONS!
Thoroughly read and understand this instruction manual before using the
welder.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN
KILL!
• Improper use of an electric welder can cause electric shock, injury and death! Read all precautions
described
in this manual to reduce the possibility of electric
shock.
• Do not touch any electrical components that may be
live.
