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Shielded Metal Arc Welder
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, electrode holders, 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
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
electrode or
electrode holder 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, and
remove the electrode from the holder.
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Never allow any part of the body to
touch the electrode 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 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, flame resistant
clothing, leather welding gloves,
and full foot protection.
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.
General Safety
(Con’t)
