GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all
instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION:
Do not allow persons to
operate or assemble this
unit
until they have
read this manual and have developed a
thorough understanding of how this unit
works.
WARNING:
The warnings, cautions,
and
instructions
discussed
in
this
instruction manual cannot cover all possible
conditions or situations that could occur.
It
must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors which
cannot be built into this product but must be
supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1.1 Your Welding Environment
-Keep the environment you will be welding in
free from flammable materials.
-Always keep a fire extinguisher accessible to
your welding environment.
-Always have a qualified person install and
operate this equipment.
-Make sure the area is clean, dry and ventilated.
Do not operate the welder in humid, wet or
poorly ventilated areas.
-Always have your welder maintained by a
qualified technician in accordance with local,
state and national codes.
-Always be aware of your work environment. Be
sure to keep other people, especially children,
away from you while welding.
-Keep harmful arc rays shielded from the view of
others.
-Mount the welder on a secure bench or cart that
will keep the welder secure and prevent it from
tipping over or falling.
1.2 Your Welder’s Condition
-Check ground cable, power cord and welding
cable to be sure the insulation is not damaged.
Always replace or repair damaged components
before using the welder.
-Check all components to ensure they are clean
and in good operating condition before use.
1.3 Use of Your Welder
Do not operate the welder if the output cable,
electrode, torch, wire or wire feed system is wet.
Do not immerse them in water. These
components and the welder must be completely
dry before attempting to use them.
-Follow the instructions in this manual.
-Keep welder in the off position when not in use.
-Connect ground lead as close to the area being
welded as possible to ensure a good ground.
-Do not allow any body part to come in contact
with the welding wire if you are in contact with
the material being welded, ground or electrode
from another welder.
-Do not weld if you are in an awkward position.
Always have a secure stance while welding to
prevent accidents. Wear a safety harness if
working above ground.
-Do not drape cables over or around your body.
-Wear a full coverage helmet with appropriate
shade (see ANSI Z87.1 safety standard) and
safety glasses while welding.
-Wear proper gloves and protective clothing to
prevent your skin from being exposed to hot
metals, UV and IR rays.
-Do not overuse or overheat your welder. Allow
proper cooling time between duty cycles.
-Keep hands and fingers away from moving
parts and stay away from the drive rolls.
-Do not point MIG gun at any body part of
yourself or anyone else.
-Always use this welder in the rated duty cycle
to prevent excessive heat and failure.
1.4 Specific Areas of Danger, Caution or
