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MIG WELDING GUN OPERATION MANUAL
2.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2.1 WELDING SAFETY AND OPERATING REFERENCES
WARNING: NOISE FROM WELDING CAN DAMAGE HEARING
Improper installation, use or maintenance of welding equipment may cause serious injury or death.
All operators must read and understand all safety warnings and instructions before installing or using
this welding gun. All operators must be trained in proper welding safety and operation procedures
prior to operating this welding gun.
Please keep these instructions for future reference.
WARNING: ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
The welding process generates Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). EMF fields may interfere with
some pacemakers. Operators with a pacemaker should consult their physician prior to welding.
EMF fields may also damage some electronic devices, such as computers and mobile phones.
Keep sensitive electronic devices away from work area to prevent damage.
WARNING: WELDING WIRE CAN CAUSE INJURY
Keep hand and other body parts away from end of welding gun in case of accidental activation of
the trigger. Weld wire can puncture skin and cause injury. Never point the gun toward the body or
or others when feeding wire.
Refer to these safety standards and regulations for additional information on best practices for welding safety:
• ANSI Z49.1 “Safety in Welding and Cutting”.
• ANSI Z87.1 “Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection”.
• ANSI Z88.2. “Standard Practice for Respiratory Protection”. American National Standards Institute,
1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
• Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA) Section 29, Part 1910.95, 132, 133, 134, 139, 251, 252, 253, 254 and
1000. U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
• AWS F4.1. “Recommended Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers”.
• AWS C5.3. “Recommended Practices for Air Carbon-Arc Gouging and Cutting”. The American Welding
Society, 550 NW Lejeune Rd., P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135.
• NFPA 51B. “Fire Prevention in Cutting and Welding Processes”.
• NFPA-7. “National Electrical Code”. National Fire Protection Association, Battery Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
• CSA W117.2. “Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes”. Canadian Standards Association,
178 Rexdale Blvd., Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.
