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SAFETY INFORMATION
FLAMMABILITY HAzARD
• Before beginning, make sure the work surface is cleaned of any oils, coatings or other materials which can ignite
and or emit dangerous fumes or vapors.
• Molten metal can be ejected away from the welding area with significant force and speed. Make sure the entire
work area is clear from flammable or easily damaged materials or objects.
HIGH VOLTAGE DANGER
• The unit contains no user serviceable parts!
• Contact with the torch when the button is depressed will result in a serious shock and severe burns!
• This device also produces High-Frequency, Radio-Frequency Emissions which can damage sensitive electronic
equipment in the area. Keep all cell-phones, cameras, watches and other electronic equipment at least 6’ away
from the Power Unit and Torch.
• IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you have a medical condition or pacemaker check with your doctor before using as the
RF emissions may cause interference.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY DO’S
• Make sure you, your work area, and your equipment are dry. Avoid welding in high humidity and with
excessive perspiration.
• If you are using an extension cord, make sure it is a grounded cord in sound condition with no damage or frays,
and of the correct wire gauge. (220 Volt @ 10 gauge minimum / 110 Volts @ 12 gauge minimum).
• Keep all cords as far away from the welder unit as possible to avoid any possibility of arcing to the internal
transformer. This includes the power cord, torch feed cord and ground clamp cord.
• Remove change, watches or other metallic objects from your clothing.
• Sweep up all metal grinding particles and dirt from the floor before beginning welding.
• Use a non-metallic chair.
• To further isolate yourself from ground, position yourself over a rubber mat while welding.
• Ensure that proper sized circuit breakers and wiring are in place prior to use: 20 Amp for 110 Volt operation
and 30 Amp for 240 Volt operation.
Single Phase Only
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• Turn welder off when not in use.
DuTY cYcLE
The rated Duty cycle refers to the amount of welding that can be done within an amount of time. The Eastwood TIG200 DC
has a duty cycle of 60% at 150 Amps. It is easiest to look at your welding time in blocks of 10 Minutes and the Duty Cycle
being a percentage of that 10 Minutes. If welding at 150 Amps with a 60% Duty Cycle, within a 10 Minute block of time you
can weld for 6 Minutes with 4 Minutes of cooling for the welder. To increase the duty cycle you can turn down the
Amperage Output control. Going above 150 Amps will yield a lower duty cycle.
