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3.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND WARNING FOR OPERATION AND ARC WELDING
EQUIPMENT
3.1 IMPORTANT
: The nature of the GMAW process creates some potential
hazards. In accordance and compliance with the international safety regulations,
the "exclamation symbol" indicates that this equipment is to be considered
"Hazardous" UNTIL an operator has been made aware of these potential
hazards by READING THIS MANUAL. The "lightening flash" symbol indicates
that there are potential electrical hazards. The display of these symbols make it
the OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO INSURE THAT HE HAS READ
AND/OR BEEN MADE AWARE OF ALL OF THE SAFETY RELATED ITEMS
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING,
OPERATING OR SERVICING MAGNATECH EQUIPMENT OR AUXILIARY
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED AS PART OF THE WELDING SYSTEM.
3.2 INTRODUCTION
Welding products and welding processes can cause serious injury or death, and
possible damage to other equipment if the operator does not strictly observe all
safety rules and take precautionary actions.
Safe practices have developed from past experience in the use of welding and
cutting. These practices must be learned through study and training before using
this equipment. Anyone not having extensive training in welding practices should
not attempt to weld.
Safe practices are outlined in the American National Standard Z49.1 entitled:
SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING. This publication and other guides to
what you should learn before operating this equipment are listed later in this
section.
3.3 SHOCK PREVENTION
Bare conductors, or terminals in the output circuit, or ungrounded, electrically-live
equipment can fatally shock a person. To protect against shock, have a
competent electrician verify that the equipment is adequately grounded. Do not
make contact with terminals and parts that are electrically HOT.
The body's electrical resistance is decreased when wet, permitting dangerous
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