Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Metal man Industrial Welder
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MIG 135
MIG WELDER
supply or remove the coating from the
material in the weld area.
-The fumes emitted from some
metals when heated are extremely
toxic. Refer to the material safety
data sheet for the manufacturer’s
instructions.
-Do not weld near materials that will
emit toxic fumes when heated.
Vapors from cleaners, sprays and
degreasers can be highly toxic when
heated.
UV and IR Arc Rays
The welding arc
produces ultraviolet (UV)
and infrared (IR) rays
that can cause injury to your eyes
and skin. Do not look at the welding
arc without proper eye protection.
-Always use a helmet that covers
your full face from the neck to top of
head and to the back of each ear.
-Use a lens that meets ANSI
standards and safety glasses. For
welders under 160 Amps output, use
a shade 10 lens; for above 160 Amps,
use a shade 12. Refer to the ANSI
standard Z87.1 for more information.
-Cover all bare skin areas exposed to
the arc with protective clothing and
shoes. Flame-retardant cloth or
leather shirts, coats, pants or
coveralls are available for protection.
-Use screens or other barriers to
protect other people from the arc rays
emitted from your welding.
-Warn people in your welding area
when you are going to strike an arc
so they can protect themselves.
Fire Hazards
Do not weld on containers
or pipes that contain or
have had flammable,
gaseous or liquid combustibles in
them. Welding creates sparks and
heat that can ignite flammable and
explosive materials.
-Do not operate any electric arc
welder in areas where flammable or
explosive materials are present.
-Remove all flammable materials
within 35 feet of the welding arc. If
removal is not possible, tightly cover
them with fireproof covers.
-Take precautions to ensure that
flying sparks do not cause fires or
explosions in hidden areas, cracks or
areas you cannot see.
-Keep a fire extinguisher close in the
case of fire.
-Wear garments that are oil-free with
no pockets or cuffs that will collect
sparks.
-Do not have on your person any
items that are combustible, such as
lighters or matches.
-Keep work lead connected as close
to the weld area as possible to
prevent any unknown, unintended
paths of electrical current from
causing electrical shock and fire
hazards.
-To prevent any unintended arcs, cut
wire back to ¼" stick out after welding.
