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ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500
1. When possible, move the work to a location well
away from combustible materials. If relocation is not
possible, protect the combustibles with a cover made
of fire resistant material.
2. Remove or make safe all combustible materials for a
radius of 10 metres around the work area. Use a fire
resistant material to cover or block all doorways, win-
dows, cracks, and other openings.
3. Enclose the work area with portable fire resistant
screens. Protect combustible walls, ceilings, floors,
etc., from sparks and heat with fire resistant covers.
4. If working on a metal wall, ceiling, etc., prevent igni-
tion of combustibles on the other side by moving the
combustibles to a safe location. If relocation of com-
bustibles is not possible, designate someone to serve
as a fire watch, equipped with a fire extinguisher, dur-
ing the welding process and well after the welding is
completed.
5. Do not weld or cut on materials having a combustible
coating or combustible internal structure, as in walls
or ceilings, without an approved method for eliminat-
ing the hazard.
6. After welding, make a thorough examination for
evidence of fire. Be aware that visible smoke or flame
may not be present for some time after the fire has
started. Do not weld or cut in atmospheres containing
dangerously reactive or flammable gases, vapours,
liquids, and dust. Provide adequate ventilation in work
areas to prevent accumulation of flammable gases, va-
pours, and dust.
7. Do not apply heat to a container that has held an un-
known substance or a combustible material whose
contents, when heated, can produce flammable or
explosive vapours. Clean and purge containers before
applying heat. Vent closed containers, including cast-
ings, before preheating, welding, or cutting.
Electricity Can Kill
DANGER!
Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks or
severe burns. The electrode and work circuit is electri-
cally live whenever the output is on.
The input power circuit and machine internal circuits are
also live when power is on. In semi-automatic or automatic
wire welding, the wire, wire reel, drive roll housing, and all
metal parts touching the welding wire are electrically live.
Incorrectly installed or improperly grounded equipment is
a hazard.
1. Do not touch live electrical parts.
2. Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protec-
tion.
3. Insulate yourself from the work and the ground using
dry insulating mats or covers.
4. Disconnect input power before installing or servicing
this equipment. Lock input power, disconnect switch
open, or remove line fuses so power cannot be turned
on accidentally.
5. Properly install and ground this equipment according
to national, state, and local codes.
6. Turn off all equipment when not in use. Disconnect
power to equipment if it will be left unattended or out
of service.
7. Use fully insulated electrode holders. Never dip the
holder in water to cool it or lay it down on the ground
or the work surface. Do not touch holders connected
to two welding machines at the same time or touch
other people with the holder or electrode.
8. Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly
spliced cables.
9. Do not wrap cables around your body.
10. Connect work piece to a good electrical ground.
11. Do not touch the electrode while in contact with the
work (ground) circuit.
12. Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or re-
place damaged parts as soon as practical.
13. In confined spaces or damp locations, do not use a
welder with AC output unless equipped with a voltage
reducer.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense heat
and strong ultraviolet rays that can burn eyes and skin. Use
the following table to select the appropriate shade number
for a Welding Helmet or Welding Face Shield.
