STEALTH DIGI-TIG 320 AC/DC PULSE
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FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS
• Welding may produce fumes and gases hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these
fumes and gases.
• When welding, keep your head out of fumes. Use enough ventilation and/or exhaust
at the arc to keep fumes and gases away from the breathing zone. When welding
with electrodes which require special ventilation such as stainless or hard facing or
lead or cadmium plated steel and other metals or coatings which produce highly
toxic fumes, keep exposure as low as possible and below Threshold Limit Values
using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation. In confined spaces or in some
circumstances, outdoors, a respirator may be required. Additional precautions are
also required when welding on galvanized steel.
• Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapours coming from
degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations. The heat and rays of the arc can react
with solvent vapours to form phosgene – a highly toxic gas – and other irritating
products.
• Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and cause injury or death.
Always use enough ventilation, especially in confined areas, to ensure breathing air
is safe.
• Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this equipment and the
consumables to be used, including the material safety data sheet and follow your
employer’s safety practices.
ARC RAYS CAN BURN
• Use a shield with the correct filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks
and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding.
• Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your
skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays.
• Protect nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable screening and/or warn them
to avert their eyes from the arc rays or expose themselves to hot spatter or metal.
SELF-PROTECTION
• Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in position and in good repair.
Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools away from V-belts, gears, fans and all other
moving parts when starting, operating or repairing equipment.
• Do not put your hands near the engine fan. Do not attempt to override the governor
or idler by pushing on the throttle control rods while the engine is running.
DO NOT add fuel near an open flame welding arc or when the
engine is running. Stop the machine and allow it to cool before refuelling to prevent
spilled fuel from vapourising on contact with hot engine parts and igniting. Do not
spill fuel when filling tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do not start engine until
fumes have been eliminated.
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semiautomatic welding gun are also electrically “hot”.
Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical connection with the metal being welded. The
connection should be as close as possible to the area being welded.
Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and welding machine in good, safe
operating condition. Replace damaged insulation.
Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.
Never simultaneously touch electrically “hot” parts of electrode holders connected to two welders
because voltage between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage of both welders.
When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect yourself from a fall should you get a
shock.
FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Welding may produce fumes and gases hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these fumes and gases.
When welding, keep your head out of the fume. Use enough ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep
fumes and gases away from the breathing zone. When welding with electrodes which require special
ventilation such as stainless or hard facing or on lead or cadmium plated steel and other metals or
coatings which produce highly toxic fumes, keep exposure as low as possible and below Threshold
Limit Values using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation. In confined spaces or in some
circumstances, outdoors, a respirator may be required. Additional precautions are also required when
welding on galvanized steel.
Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors coming from degreasing, cleaning or
spraying operations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to form phosgene, a
highly toxic gas, and other irritating products.
Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and cause injury or death. Always use enough
ventilation, especially in confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.
Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this equipment and the consumables to be
used, including the material safety data sheet and follow your employer’s safety practices.
ARC RAYS CAN BURN.
Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the
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arc when welding or observing open arc welding.
Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your skin and that of your
helpers from the arc rays.
Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable screening and /or warn them not to
watch the arc nor expose themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.
SELF-PROTECTION
Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in position and in good repair. Keep hands, hair,
clothing and tools away from V-belts, gears, fans and all other moving parts when starting, operating or
repairing equipment.
Do not put your hands near the engine fan. Do not attempt to override the governor or idler by
pushing on the throttle control rods while the engine is running.
DO NOT
adds the fuel near an open flame welding arc or when the engine is
running. Stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling to prevent spilled fuel from vaporizing on
contact with hot engine parts and igniting. Do not spill fuel when filling tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it
up and do not start engine until fumes have been eliminated.
WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion.
Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding
sparks from starting a fire. Remember that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go
through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Avoid welding near hydraulic lines. Have a fire
extinguisher readily available.
Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site, special precautions should be used to prevent
hazardous situation.
When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode circuit is touching the work or ground.
Accidental contact can cause overheating and create a fire hazard.
Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the proper steps have been taken to insure
that such procedures will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances inside. They can cause
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semiautomatic welding gun are also electrically “hot”.
Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical connection with the metal being welded. The
connection should be as close as possible to the area being welded.
Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and welding machine in good, safe
operating condition. Replace damaged insulation.
Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.
Never simultaneously touch electrically “hot” parts of electrode holders connected to two welders
because voltage between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage of both welders.
When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect yourself from a fall should you get a
shock.
FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Welding may produce fumes and gases hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these fumes and gases.
When welding, keep your head out of the fume. Use enough ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep
fumes and gases away from the breathing zone. When welding with electrodes which require special
ventilation such as stainless or hard facing or on lead or cadmium plated steel and other metals or
coatings which produce highly toxic fumes, keep exposure as low as possible and below Threshold
Limit Values using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation. In confined spaces or in some
circumstances, outdoors, a respirator may be required. Additional precautions are also required when
welding on galvanized steel.
Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors coming from degreasing, cleaning or
spraying operations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to form phosgene, a
highly toxic gas, and other irritating products.
Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and cause injury or death. Always use enough
ventilation, especially in confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.
Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this equipment and the consumables to be
used, including the material safety data sheet and follow your employer’s safety practices.
ARC RAYS CAN BURN.
Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the
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3
arc when welding or observing open arc welding.
Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your skin and that of your
helpers from the arc rays.
Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable screening and /or warn them not to
watch the arc nor expose themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.
SELF-PROTECTION
Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in position and in good repair. Keep hands, hair,
clothing and tools away from V-belts, gears, fans and all other moving parts when starting, operating or
repairing equipment.
Do not put your hands near the engine fan. Do not attempt to override the governor or idler by
pushing on the throttle control rods while the engine is running.
DO NOT
adds the fuel near an open flame welding arc or when the engine is
running. Stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling to prevent spilled fuel from vaporizing on
contact with hot engine parts and igniting. Do not spill fuel when filling tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it
up and do not start engine until fumes have been eliminated.
WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion.
Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding
sparks from starting a fire. Remember that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go
through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Avoid welding near hydraulic lines. Have a fire
extinguisher readily available.
Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site, special precautions should be used to prevent
hazardous situation.
When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode circuit is touching the work or ground.
Accidental contact can cause overheating and create a fire hazard.
Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the proper steps have been taken to insure
that such procedures will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances inside. They can cause
