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ADVANCEARC 400 • ADVANCEARC 500
Personal Safety
CAUTION!
Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is
adequate space surrounding the work area. Al-
ways keep the work area free of obstructions,
grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use
equipment in areas near flammable chemicals,
dust, and vapours. Do not use this product in a
damp or wet location.
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating equipment. Do
not use a tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A mo-
ment of distraction when operating equipment
may result in serious personal injury.
2. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
WARNING!
If this unit falls while plugged in, severe injury,
electric shock, or fire may result.
10. Transportation Methods
Lift unit with the handles
provided, or use a handcart or similar device of ad-
equate capacity. If using a fork lift vehicle, secure the
unit to a skid before transporting.
CAUTION!
Disconnect input power conductors from de-
energized supply line before moving the weld-
ing power source.
11. Exercise good work practices.
The warnings, pre-
cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruc-
tion manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood by
the operator that common sense and caution are fac-
tors which cannot be built into this product, but must
be considered by the operator.
Welding Safety Instructions & Warnings
WARNING!
Protect yourself and others from possible seri-
ous injury or death. Keep children away. Read
the operating/Instruction manual before in-
stalling, operating or servicing this equipment.
Have all installation, operation, maintenance,
and repair work performed by qualified people.
If an operator does not strictly observe all safety rules
and take precautionary actions, welding products and
welding processes can cause serious injury or death,
or damage to other equipment or property.
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. Some of these
practices apply to equipment connected to power
lines; other practices apply to engine driven equip-
ment. Anyone not having extensive training in weld-
ing and cutting practices should not attempt to weld.
Safe practices are outlined in the European Standard
EN60974-1 entitled: Safety in welding and allied pro-
cesses.
WARNING!
Only use safety equipment that has been ap-
proved by an appropriate standards agency.
Unapproved safety equipment may not provide
adequate protection. Eye and breathing protec-
tion must be AS/NZS compliant for the specific
hazards in the work area.
DANGER!
Always wear AS/NZS compliant safety glasses
and full face shield fitted with appropriate filter
shade number
.
(Refer Filter Table on page 17.)
CAUTION!
Heavy-duty work gloves, non-skid safety shoes
and hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
CAUTION!
Have the equipment serviced by a qualified re-
pair person using identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
