Miller LMSW-52, Owner'S Manual

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D Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
D Allow cooling period before working on tongs or
tips.
HOT PARTS can cause severe burns.
D To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or wear heavy, insulated
welding gloves and clothing to prevent burns.
The tong tips, tongs, and linkages move during
operation.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
D Keep away from moving parts.
D Keep away from pinch points.
D Do not put hands between tips.
D Keep all guards and panels securely in place.
D OSHA and/or local codes may require additional guarding to suit
the application.
Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing
these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your
health.
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.
D
Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.
D If inside, ventilate the area and/or use local forced ventilation at the
arc to remove welding fumes and gases.
D If ventilation is poor, wear an approved air-supplied respirator.
D Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
and the manufacturer’s instructions for metals, consumables, coat-
ings, cleaners, and degreasers.
D Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while wearing
an air-supplied respirator. Always have a trained watchperson
nearby. Welding fumes and gases can displace air and lower the
oxygen level causing injury or death. Be sure the breathing air is
safe.
D Do not weld in locations near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying op-
erations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with vapors to form
highly toxic and irritating gases.
D Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or
cadmium plated steel, unless the coating is removed from the weld
area, the area is well ventilated, and while wearing an air-supplied
respirator. The coatings and any metals containing these elements
can give off toxic fumes if welded.
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.
D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near
combustible surfaces.
D Do not install or operate unit near flammables.
D Do not overload building wiring − be sure power supply system is
properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.
FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause injury.
D Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift the
unit.
D Have two people of adequate physical strength
lift portable units.
D
Secure unit during transport so it cannot tip or fall.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
D Read Owner’s Manual before using or servic-
ing unit.
D Use only genuine Miller/Hobart replacement
parts.
FLYING METAL or DIRT can injure eyes.
D Wear approved safety glasses with side
shields or wear face shield.
MAGNETIC FIELDS can affect pacemakers
.
D Pacemaker wearers keep away.
D Wearers should consult their doctor before go-
ing near resistance spot welding operations.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING.
D Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.
D Reduce duty cycle before starting to weld
again.
1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings
Y Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases which
contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health &
Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
Y Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
For Gasoline Engines:
Y Engine exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
For Diesel Engines:
Y Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and
other reproductive harm.