DAW-500S WELDER/A.C. GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV.#0 (07/19/01) — PAGE 7
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This welder/AC generator is equipped with a
ground terminal
for your protection. Always complete the grounding path from
the welder/AC generator to an external grounding source.
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NEVER
operate this welder/AC generator, or handle any
electrical equipment while standing in
water, while bare foot,
while hands are wet, or in the rain.
Dangerous electrical
shock could occur causing severe bodily harm or even death.
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Arc rays can cause blindness. Always wear protective
shield when welding.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
This welder/AC generator is a source of
providing
LETHAL
high voltages.
Never
permit unqualified personnel-especially
children to operate the welder/AC generator.
Emergencies
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Always know the location of the nearest
fire extinguisher
and
first aid kit
.
Know the
location of the nearest telephone.
Also know the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance
,
doctor
and
fire department
. This information will be invaluable
in the case of an emergency.
Maintenance Safety
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NEVER
lubricate components or attempt service on a running
machine.
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Always allow the machine a proper amount of time to cool
before servicing.
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Keep the machinery in proper running condition.
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Fix damage to the machine immediately and always replace
broken parts.
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Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of potentially
hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel, coolant and fuel
filters.
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DO NOT
use plastic containers to dispose of hazardous
waste.
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DO NOT
pour waste, oil, coolant or fuel directly onto the
ground, down a drain or into any water source.
CAUTION
:
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Backfeed to a utility system can cause electrocution and/or
property damage. Do not connect to any building's electrical
system except through an approved device or after building
main switch is opened.
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Never
use damaged or worn cables when connecting
power tools or equipment to the welder/AC generator.
Make sure power connecting cables are securely
connected to the generator’s output terminals. Insufficient
tightening of the terminal connections may cause damage
to the welder/AC generator and electrical shock.
CAUTION
:
DO NOT
touch or open coolant drain plug,
radiator cap, or engine oil drain plug while
the welder/AC generator is running.
Always allow sufficient time for the engine
and generator to cool before performing
maintenance.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
:
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NEVER
touch output terminals or electrode during
operation. This is extremely dangerous.
Always stop the
machine when contact with the output terminals and
welding electrode.
CAUTION: