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WARNING
ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY
PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE BASED ON MANUFACTURERS’ HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK -- Can kill
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Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
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Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or
wet clothing.
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Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
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Ensure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES -- Can be dangerous to health
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Keep your head out of the fumes.
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Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from
your breathing zone and the general area.
ARC RAYS -- Can injure eyes and burn skin.
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Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens
and wear protective clothing.
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Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
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Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no
inflammable materials nearby.
MALFUNCTION
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Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
