SAFETY
THANK
YOU
FOR
SELECTING
A QUALITY
PRODUCT
BY
YESWELDER.
PLEASE
EXAMINE
THE
PACKING
BOX
AND
EQUIPMENT
FOR
DAMAGE
IMMEDIATELY
When this equipment
is shipped,
the title passes to the pur-
chaser upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently,
claims for ma
terial damaged
in shipment
must be filed by the purchaser
against the transportation
company
when the shipment
is re
ceived.
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
This statement appears where the information must be followed
precisely to avoid serious personal injury Or loss of life
CAUTION
This statement appears where the information must be followed
to avoid minor personal injury or damage to this equipment.
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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 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 spatter, flash, and glare
with protective screens or barriers
IN SOME AREAS, protection from noise may be
appropriate.
BE SURE protective equipment is in good condition. Also, wear
safety glasses in work area
AT ALL
TIMES.
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.