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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
serious injury.
CAUTION: Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this WAVE 200D
III
until they have read this manual
and have developed a thorough understanding of how the WAVE 200D
III
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.
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
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