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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
General Safety
Danger means a
hazard that will
cause death or serious injury if the
warning is ignored.
Warning means a
hazard that could
cause death or serious injury if the
warning is ignored.
Caution means a
hazard that may
cause minor or moderate injury if the
warning is ignored. It also may mean a
hazard that will only cause damage to
property.
NOTE:
Note means any additional
information pertaining to the product
or its proper usage.
Always keep a fire
extinguisher accessible
while performing arc
welding operations.
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Before starting or servicing any
electric arc welder, read and
understand all instructions. Failure to
follow safety precautions or
instructions can cause equipment
damage and/or serious personal
injury or death.
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All installation, maintenance, repair
and operation of this equipment
should be performed by qualified
persons only in accordance with
national, state, and local codes.
Improper use of electric
arc welders can cause
electric shock, injury, and
death! Take all
precautions described in
this manual to reduce the possibility of
electric shock.
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Verify that all components of the arc
welder are clean and in good
condition prior to operating the
welder. Be sure that the insulation
on all cables, wire feed gun, and
power cords is not damaged. Always
repair or replace damaged
components before operating the
welder. Always keep welder panels,
shields, etc. in place when operating
the welder.
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Always wear dry, protective clothing
and welding gloves, and insulated
footwear.
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Always operate the welder in a
clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do
not operate the welder in humid,
wet, rainy, or poorly ventilated areas.
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Be sure that the work piece is
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properly supported and grounded
prior to beginning any electric arc
welding operation.
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Coiled welding cable should be
spread out before use to avoid
overheating and damage to
insulation.
Never immerse the
wire or wire feed
gun in water. If the welder becomes wet
for any reason, be absolutely certain
that it is completely clean and dry prior
to attempting use!
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Always shut the equipment off and
unplug the power prior to moving
the unit.
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Always attach the work lead first.
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Verify that the work piece is securely
grounded.
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Always shut off electric arc welding
equipment when not in use and cut
off any excess wire from the wire
feed gun.
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Never allow any part of the body to
touch the flux core wire and ground
or grounded work piece at the same
time.
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Awkward welding conditions and
positions can be electrically
hazardous. When crouching,
kneeling or at elevations, be sure to
insulate all conductive parts, wear
appropriate protective clothing, and
take precautions to prevent injury
from falls.
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Never attempt to use this equipment
at current settings or duty cycles
higher than those specified on the
equipment labels.
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Never use an electric arc welder to
thaw frozen pipes.
Flying sparks and hot
metal can cause injury. As
welds cool, slag can be
thrown off. Take all
precautions described in
this manual to reduce the possibility of
injury from flying sparks and hot metal.
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Wear ANSI approved face shield or
safety glasses with side shield
protection when chipping or
grinding metal parts.
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Wear ear plugs when welding
overhead to prevent spatter or slag
from falling into ears.
Electric arc welding
operations produce
intense light and heat and
ultraviolet (UV) rays. This
intense light and UV rays
can cause injury to eyes and skin. Take
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all precautions described in this manual
to reduce the possibility of injury to eyes
and skin.
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All persons operating this equipment
or in the area while equipment is in
use must wear protective welding
gear including: welding helmet or
shield with at least shade 10 lens,
flame resistant clothing, leather
welding gloves, and full foot
protection.
The welding wire is
live whenever the
welder is turned on - whether the trigger
is pulled or not.
Never look at arc
welding operations
without eye protection as described
above. Never use a shade filter lens that
is cracked, broken, or rated below
number 10. Warn others in the area not
to look at the arc.
Electric arc welding
operations cause sparks
and heat metal to
temperatures that can
cause severe burns! Use
protective gloves and clothing when
performing any metal working
operation. Take all precautions described
in this manual to reduce the possibility
of skin and clothing burns.
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Make sure that all persons in the
welding area are protected from
heat, sparks, and ultraviolet rays. Use
additional face shields and flame
resistant barriers as needed.
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Never touch work pieces until
completely cooled.
Heat and sparks produced
during electric arc welding
and other metal working
operations can ignite
flammable and explosive
materials! Take all precautions described
in this manual to reduce the possibility
of flames and explosions.
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Remove all flammable materials
within 35 feet (10.7 meters) of
welding arc. If removal is not
possible, tightly cover flammable
materials with fire proof covers.
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Do not operate any electric arc
welder in areas where flammable or
explosive vapors may be present.
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Take precautions to be sure that
flying sparks and heat do not cause
flames in hidden areas, cracks, etc.
Fire hazard! Do not
weld on containers
or pipes that contain or have contained
flammable materials or gaseous or liquid
combustibles.
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