Revision date 11.02.2014
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HOT PARTS can cause severe burns.
Do not touch hot parts bare handed. Allow cooling period before working on gun or torch.
MAGNETIC FIELDS can affect pacemakers.
Pacemaker wearers keep away. Wearers should consult their doctor before going near arc welding,
gouging, or spot welding operations.
NOISE can damage hearing.
Noise from some processes or equipment can damage hearing. Wear approved ear protection if
noise level is high.
CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since
gas cylinders are normally part of the welding process, be sure to treat them carefully. Protect
compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechanical shocks, slag, open flames, sparks, and
arcs. Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary support or cylinder rack to
prevent falling or tipping. Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits. Never
drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder. Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
Never weld on a pressurized cylinder − explosion will result. Use only correct shielding gas cylinders,
regulators, hoses, and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them and associated
parts in good condition. Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve. Keep
protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in use or connected for use. Read and
follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication P-1
listed in Safety Standards.
Additional precautions for installation, operation, and maintenance
Do not install or place unit on, over, or near combustible surfaces. Do not install unit near
flammables. Do not overload building wiring − be sure power supply system is properly sized, rated,
and protected to handle this unit.
FALLING UNIT can cause injury
.
Use lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT running gear, gas cylinders, or any other accessories. Use
equipment of adequate capacity to lift and support unit. If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks
are long enough to extend beyond opposite side of unit.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING
Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle. Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before starting to
weld again. Do not block or filter airflow to unit.
STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards
.
Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling boards or parts. Use proper static-proof bags and
boxes to store, move, or ship PC boards.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
Keep away from moving parts. Keep away from pinch points such as drive rolls.
WELDING WIRE can cause injury.
Do not press gun trigger until instructed to do so. Do not point gun toward any part of the body, other
people, or any metal when threading welding wire.
