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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR GMAW WELDING GUNS – READ BEFORE USING
DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining
symbols or explained in the text.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury. The
possible hazards are shown in the adjoining
symbols or explained in the text.
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out!
ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT
PARTS hazards. Consult symbols and related
instructions below for necessary actions to avoid
the hazards.
The symbols shown below are used throughout this
manual to call attention to and identify possible
hazards. When you see the symbol, watch out, and
follow the related instructions to avoid the hazard.
The safety information given below is only a
summary of the more complete safety information
found in the welding power source Owner’s
Manual. Read and follow all Safety Standards.
Only qualified persons should install, operate,
maintain, and repair this equipment. A qualified
person is defined as one who, by possession of a
recognized degree, certificate, or professional
standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training
and experience, has successfully demonstrated
ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the
subject matter, the work, or the project and has
received safety training to recognize and avoid the
hazards involved.
During operation, keep everybody, especially
children, away.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
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Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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Insulate yourself from work and
ground.
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Do not touch live electrode or electrical
parts.
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Replace worn, damaged, or cracked
guns or cables.
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Turn off welding power source before
changing contact tip or gun parts.
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Keep all covers and handle securely in
place.
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.
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Keep your head out of the fumes.
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Ventilate area, or use breathing device.
The recommended way to determine
adequate ventilation is to sample for the
composition and quantity of fumes and
gases to which personnel are exposed.
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Read and understand the Safety Data
Sheets (SDSs) and the manufacturer’s
instructions for adhesives, coatings,
cleaners, consumables, coolants,
degreasers, fluxes, and metals.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
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Keep away from moving parts.
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Keep away from pinch points such as
drive rolls.
WELDING can cause fire or explosion.
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Do not weld near flammable material.
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Do not weld on containers that have held
combustibles, or on closed containers
such as tanks, drums, or pipes unless
they are properly prepared according to
AWS F4.1 and AWS A6.0 (see Safety
Standards).
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Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.
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Read and understand the Safety Data
Sheets (SDSs) and the manufacturer’s
instructions for adhesives, coatings,
cleaners, consumables, coolants,
degreasers, fluxes, and metals.
1-2 Arc Welding Hazards
1-1 Symbol Usage
Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and
operating instructions.
