SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT
WARNING
Keep children away from this equipment
Protect yourself and others from possible injury
Pacemaker wearers should consult with their doctor before operating
Read and follow all instructions in this manual before operating
All installation, operation, and maintenance procedures are to be
performed only by qualified individuals
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
The input circuits are live and hot when the power is on
Do not touch live electrical parts
Wear dry, hole free insulated work gloves and body protection when operating
Do not touch torch components if in contact with the work piece or ground
Always turn off power before cleaning, checking, or changing parts
Properly ground this piece of equipment per state and federal requirements
Inspect and replace any worn or damaged torch cables or leads
Keep all panels and covers securely in place
Keep away from the torch tip and weld arc when trigger is pressed
Ground the metal or work piece to the ground cable (Earth Clamp)
Never dip the tip into water to cool or attempt to use welder in or under water
This DC equipment holds a lot of power in the off position, before touching, make sure voltage is
near zero on input capacitors before touching any parts.
ARC RAYS CAN BURN SKIN AND EYES
Arc rays when welding produce intense ultraviolet and infrared rays that can burn skin and eyes
Wear face protection, either helmet or shield, when operating. ANSI Z49.1 approved shade #9
recommended for all cutting currents less than 300 amperes. The lens should conform to ANSI
Z87.1 standards for testing.
Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under the face protection
Warn others not to stare at the arc as it can cause damage to the eyes. Provide barriers to protect
other workers in the area from the arc while operating
Wear flame resistant gloves, clothing, and shoes when operating
FUMES AND GASES CAN BE HAZARDOUS
Arc welding produces fumes and gases and breathing these gases is hazardous to your health
Keep your head out of the fumes and do not breath the fumes while welding
Work only in a confined area if it has sufficient ventilation, or while wearing an air supplied
respirator. Fumes from welding deplete the oxygen supply and can be harmful. Always be sure
there is ample breathing air
Read the MSDS sheets and the instructions from manufacturers for metals to be welded, coatings,
and cleaners
Do not use the welder near hydrocarbon vapors coming from degreasing, cleaning, or spraying
operations. The heat and rays can react with solvent vapors to create the gas phosgene, a very toxic
gas and other irritating gases
Do not weld coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium plated steel. Before welding, all
plating must be removed. The area must be well ventilated or an air supplied hood must be used.
The coatings and chemicals when burned cause highly irritating and toxic fumes.
Do not weld containers with toxic, flammable, or reactive elements stored in them. They must be
emptied and properly prepared before welding.
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