Protect yourself and others from injury-read and follow these precautions
I - I
Symbol Usage
Instead of the examination mark, the danger sign often shows
the source of the danger in question. The yellow highlighted text
contains details of how to prevent personal injury or substantial
damage to property
Failure to comply with the instructions given may pose risk
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out!
of injury '-or even danger of life!
ELECTRIC SHOCK,MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards.
Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary
NOTICE- Indicates statements not related to personal injury
actions to avoid the hazards
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Arc Welding Hazards
The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to
Properly install and ground this equipment according to the
call attention to and identify possible hazards. When you see the
Owner's Manual and national,state,and local codes.
symbol, watch out, and follow the related instructions to avoid the
Always verify the supply ground-check and be sure that input
hazard. The safety information given below is only a summary of
power cord ground wire is properly connected to ground terminal
he more complete safety information found in the Safety
in disconnected box or that cord plug is connected to a properly
Standards listed in Section 1-V.Read and follow all Safety
grounded receptacle outlet.
Standards
When making input connections, attach proper grounding conductor-
tor first-double-check connections.
Only qualified persons should install,operate,maintain,and
Keep cords dry, free of oil and grease, and protected from hot
repair this unit
metal and sparks.
Frequently inspect input power cord for damage or bare wiring-
During operation, keep everybody, especially children, away.
replace cord immediately if damaged-bare wiring can kill.
Turn off all equipment when not in use.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
Do not use worn,damaged,undersized,or poorly spliced cables.
Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks or severe
Do not drape cables over your body.
burns. The electrode and work circuit is electrically live whenever
If earth grounding of the work piece is required, ground it directly
the output is on. The input power circuit and machine internal
with a separate cable.
circuits are also live when power is on. In semiautomatic or
Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or replace damaged
automatic wire welding, the wire, wire reel, drive roll housing
parts at once. Maintain according to manual.
and all metal parts touching the welding wire are electrically live.
Wear a safety harness if working above floor level.
Incorrectly installed or improperly grounded equipment is a
Keep all panels and covers securely in place.
hazard.
Clamp work cable with good metal-to-metal contact to work piece
Don't touch live electrical parts.
or worktable as near the weld as practical.
Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves, and body protection
Insulate work clamp when not connected to workspace to prevent
Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulating mats or
contact with any metal object.
covers big enough to prevent any physical contact with the of ground.
Do not use AC output in damp areas, if move, movement is confined, or
SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists in Inverter welding
if there is a danger of falling.
power sources AFTER removal of input power!
Use AC output ONLY if required for the welding process.
Turn OFF inverter,diconnect input power, and discharge input
If AC output is required, remote output control is present on unit.
capacitors according to instructions in Maintenance Section
Additional safety precautions are required when any of the following
before touching any parts.
electrically hazardous conditions are present: in damp locations or while
wearing wet clothing: on metal structures such as floors,gratings,or
HOT PARTS can burn.
scaffolds; when in cramped positions such as sitting,kneeling,or lying,
Do not touch hot parts bare handle.
or when there is a high risk of unavoidable or accidental contact with
Allow cooling period before working on equip-
the work piece or ground.
ment.
Disconnected input power or stop engine before installing or servicing
To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or
this equipment. Lockout/tag out input power according to
wear heavy, insulated welding gloves and
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (see Safety Standards).
clothing to prevent burns.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -READ BEFORE USING
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SECTION I
Summary of Contents for Hot Wire Unit
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