Yeswelder CT2050, Operator'S Manual

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01
SAFETY
THANK YOU FOR SELECTING
A QUALITY PRODUCT BY
YESWELDER.
When this equipment is shipped, the title passes to the pur-
chaser
upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently, claims for material
damaged in shipment must be filed by the purchaser against
the transportation company when the shipment is received.
PLEASE EXAMINE THE PACKING BOX AND
EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY
SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU
YESWELDER arc welding and cutting equipment are designed
and built with safety. However, your overall safety can be in-
creased by proper installation and thoughtful operation on your
part.
DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIP-
MENT WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT.
And
most importantly, think before you act and be careful.
WARNING
CAUTION
This statement appears where the information must be followed
precisely to avoid serious personal injury or loss of life.
This statement appears where the information must be followed
to avoid minor personal injury or damage to this equipment.
KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES.
DON’T get too close to the arc.
Use corrective lenses if neces-
sary to stay a reasonable dis-
tance from the arc.
READ and obey the Safety
Data Sheet (SDS) and the warn-
ing label on all welding materi-
als containers.
USE ENOUGH VENTILATION
or exhaust at the arc, or both, to
keep the fumes and gases from your breathing zone and the
general area.
IN A LARGE ROOM OR OUTDOORS, natural ventilation may
be adequate if you keep your head out of the fumes (See be-
low).
USE NATURAL DRAFTS or fans to keep the fumes away from
your face.
If you de develop unusual symptoms, see your supervisor. Per-
haps the welding atmosphere and ventilation system should be
checked.
WEAR CORRECT EYE, EAR &
BODY PROTECTION
PROTECT your eyes and face with welding hel-
met properly fitted and with proper grade of filter
plate (See ANSI Z49.1).
PROTECT your body from welding spatter and
arc flash with protective clothing including
woolen clothing, flame-proof apron and gloves,
leather leggings, and high boots.
PROTECT others from splatter, flash, and glare
with protective screens or barriers.
IN SOME AREAS , protection from noise may be
SPECIAL SITUATIONS
DO NOT WELD OR CUT
containers or materials which previ-
ously had been in contact with hazardous substances unless
they are properly cleaned.
DO NOT WELD OR CUT painted or plated parts unless special
precautions with ventilation have been taken. They can release
highly toxic fumes or gases.
Additional precautionary measures:
PROTECT compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, me-
chanical shocks, and arcs; fasten cylinders so they cannot fall.
BE SURE cylinders are never grounded or part of an electrical
circuit.
REMOVE all potential fire hazards from welding area.
ALWAYS HAVE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT READY FOR
IMMEDIATE USE AND KNOW HOW TO USE IT.
appropriate.
BE SURE protective equipment is in good condition. Also, wear
safety glasses in work area
AT ALL TIMES.