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Do not exceed the equipment’s rated capacity .
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Use only correct fuses or circuit breakers . Do not oversize or bypass them .
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks or severe burns . Incorrectly installed or improperly
grounded equipment is a hazard . Do not operate weld head in a wet/damp environment .
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Care should be taken not to short across the positive and negative terminals . At full power, the
weld current carries thousands of amps and is dangerous if the terminals are
accidentally bridged .
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All welds are performed at low voltage for increased safety of operation .
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Do not wear metal jewelry when welding . The terminals are safe to touch without
fear of arcing as long as no metal is on your hands .
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When altering or maintaining any part of the welding path (such as swapping electrodes or cables),
turn the unit off .
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Do not touch live electrical parts .
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Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection .
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Properly install and ground this equipment . (Refer to the grounding codes and specifications of the
area you live in)
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Do not weld with wet hands or wet clothing .
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Always verify the supply ground – check and be sure that the input power cord ground wire is
properly connected to a ground terminal in the disconnect box or that the input power cord plug is
connected to a properly grounded receptacle outlet . Do not remove or bypass the ground prong .
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Keep cords dry, free of oil and grease, and protected from hot metal and sparks .
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Frequently inspect the input power cord and ground conductor for damage or bare wiring – replace
immediately if damaged – bare wiring can kill . Check ground conductor for continuity .
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Turn off all equipment when not in use .
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Use only well-maintained equipment and repair or replace damaged parts at once .
