Northern Industrial Tools ARC 70 164620, Руководство оператора

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Northern Industrial Welder ARC 70
Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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General Safety Information
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 all cables, 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 holder, ground
cable/clamp or electrode 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/clamp 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 electrode
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.
-Do not point electrode at any body
part of yourself or anyone else.