SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions carefully. Improper use of any welder can result in injury or
death.
1. ONLY CONNECT WELDER TO A POWER SOURCE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED.
The specification plate on the welder lists this information. When welding outdoors, only use an
extension cord intended for such use.
2. ONLY OPERATE WELDER IN DRY LOCATIONS and on concrete floor. Keep area clean
and uncluttered.
3. KEEP ALL COMBUSTIBLES AWAY FROM WORK SITE.
4. DO NOT WEAR CLOTHING THAT HAS BEEN CONTAMINATED with grease or oil.
5. KEEP CABLES DRY AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE and never coil around shoulders.
6. SECURE WORK WITH CLAMPS or other means; don't over reach when working.
7. NEVER STRIKE AN ARC ON A COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER
8. DON'T ALLOW THE INSULATED PORTION OF THE ELECTRODE HOLDER TO TOUCH THE
WELDING GROUND WHILE CURRENT IS FLOWING.
9. SHUT OFF POWER AND UNPLUG MACHINE WHEN REPAIRING OR ADJUSTING. Inspect
before every use. Only use identical replacement parts.
10. FOLLOW ALL MANUFACTURER'S RULES on operating switches and making adjustments.
11. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING when welding. This includes: long sleeved
shirt (leather sleeves), protective apron without pockets, long protective pants and boots. When
handling hot materials, wear asbestos gloves.
12. ALWAYS WEAR A WELDER'S HELMET WITH PROTECTIVE EYE PIECE when welding.
Arcs may cause blindness. Wear a protective cap underneath the helmet.
13. WHEN WELDING OVERHEAD, BEWARE OF HOT METAL DROPPINGS. Always protect the
head, hand, feet and body.
14. KEEP A FIRE EXTINGUISHER CLOSE BY AT ALL TIMES.
15. DO NOT EXCEED THE DUTY CYCLE OF THE MACHINE. The rated cycle of a welding
machine is the percentage of a ten minute period that the machine can operate safely at a
given output setting.
16. KEEP ALL CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. When storing equipment, make sure it is
out of reach of children.
17. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Do not work when tired. Do not let body come in
contact with grounded surfaces.
