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1. Safety regulations
Your Welding Environment
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Keep the environment you will be welding in free from flammable mate-
rials.
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Always keep a fire extinguisher accessible to your welding environment.
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Always have a qualified person install and operate this equipment.
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Make sure the area is clean, dry and ventilated. Do not operate the welder
in humid, wet or poorly ventilated areas.
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Always have your welder maintained by a qualified technician in accor-
dance with local, state and national codes.
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Always be aware of your work environment. Be sure to keep other people,
especially children, away from you while welding.
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Keep harmful arc rays shielded from the view of others.
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Mount the welder on a secure bench
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or cart that will keep the welder secure and prevent it from tipping over
or falling.
Your Welder’s Condition
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Check ground cable, power cord and welding cable to be sure the insu-
lation is not damaged. Always replace or repair damaged components
before using the welder.
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Check all components to ensure they are clean and in good operating
condition before use.
Use of Your Welder
Do not operate the welder if the output cable, electrode, MIG gun, wire or
wire feed system is wet. Do not immerse them in water. These components
and the welder must be completely dry before attempting to use them.
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Follow the instructions in this manual.
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Keep welder in the off position when not in use.
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Connect ground lead as close to the area being welded as possible to
ensure a good ground.
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Do not allow any body part to come in contact with the welding wire if
you are in contact with the material being welded, ground or electrode
from another welder.
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Do not weld if you are in an awkward position. Always have a secure stan-
ce while welding to prevent accidents. Wear a safety harness if working
above ground.
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Do not drape cables over or around your body.
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Wear a full coverage helmet with appropriate shade (see ANSI Z87.1 safe-
ty standard) and safety glasses while welding.
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