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READ INSTRUCTIONS!
• Thoroughly read and understand this instruction manual before using the welder.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL!
• Improper use of an electric welder can cause electric shock, injury and death! Read all precautions described
in this manual to reduce the possibility of electric shock.
• Do not touch any electrical components that may be live.
• Separate yourself from the welding circuit by using insulating mats to prevent contact from the work surface.
• The welder power switch is to be in the OFF position and the power supply is to be disconnected when
performing any maintenance or consumable changes.
• Always wear dry, protective clothing and leather welding gloves and insulated footwear.
• Always operate the welder in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do not operate the welder in humid, wet,
rainy or poorly ventilated areas.
• Be sure that the work piece is properly supported and grounded prior to beginning an electric welding operation.
• The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do not touch these
“hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing.
• Disconnect from power supply before assembly, disassembly or maintenance of the torch or
contact tip or changing wire spools.
• Always attach the ground clamp to the piece to be welded and as close to the weld area as possible.
This will give the least resistance and best weld.
FUMES AND WELDING GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS!
• Do not breathe fumes that are produced by the welding operation. These fumes are dangerous.
Keep your head and face out of welding fumes. Do not breathe the welding fumes
• Always work in a properly ventilated area. Wearing an OSHA-approved respirator when welding is recommended!
• Never weld coated materials including but not limited to: cadmium plated, galvanized, lead based paints.
• Refer to the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for any consumables or materials used during welding for
additional safety instructions.
WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION!
• Do not operate electric arc welder in areas where fl ammable or explosive vapors are present.
• Always keep a fi re extinguisher nearby while welding.
• Use welding blankets to protect painted surfaces, dash boards, engines, etc.
• Ensure power supply has properly rated wiring to handle power usage.
• Do not use on or near combustible surfaces.
• Remove all fl ammable items within 35 feet of the welding area.
• Do not weld frozen pipes.
