SAFETY
THANK
YOU
FOR
SELECTING
A QUALITY
PRODUCT
BY
YESWELDER.
PLEASE
EXAMINE
THE
PACKING
BOX
AND
EQUIPMENT
FOR
DAMAGE
IMMEDIATELY
When this equipment is shipped, the title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently,
claims for material dam
aged in shipment must be filed by the purchaser against the transportation
company when the shipment is received
SAFETY
DEPENDS
ON YOU
YESWELDER
arc welding and cutting equipment are designed and built with safety. However, your overall safety can be increased
by proper installation and thoughtful operation on your part. DO NOT INSTALL,
OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITH-
OUT READING THIS MANUAL
AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT.
And most importantly, think be
fore you act and be careful
WARNING
This statement appears where the information must be followed precisely to avoid serious personal injury or loss of life
CAUTION
This statement appears where the information must be followed to avoid minor personal injury or damage to this equipment.
KEEP
YOUR
HEAD
OUT
OF THE
FUMES.
DON'T get too close to the arc
Use corrective
lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable
distance
from
the
arc.
READ
and obey the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the warning label on all welding materials con
tainers
USE ENOUGH VENTILATION
or exhaust at the arc, or both, to keep the fumes and gases from
your breathing zone and the general area.
IN A LARGE ROOM OR OUTDOORS,
natural ventilation may be adequate if you keep your head
out of the fumes (See below)
USE NATURAL
DRAFTS or fans to keep the fumes away from your face
If you develop unusual symptoms, see your supervisor.
Perhaps the welding atmosphere
and ven
tilation system should be checked.
WEAR
CORRECT
EYE, EAR & BODY
PROTECTION
PROTECT your eyes and face with welding helmet properly fitted and with proper grade Of filter plate (See
ANSI Z49 1).
PROTECT your body from welding spatter and arc flash with protective
clothing including woolen clothing,
flame-proof apron and gloves, leather leggings, and high boots
PROTECT others from spatter, flash, and glare with protective screens or barriers
IN SOME AREAS, protection from noise may be appropriate
BE SURE protective equipment is in good condition. Also, wear safety glasses in work area
AT
ALL
TIMES.
SPECIAL
SITUATIONS
DO NOT WELD OR CUT containers
or materials which previously had been in contact with hazardous sub
stances unless they are properly cleaned
DO NOT WELD OR CUT painted or plated parts unless special precautions with ventilation have been taken
They can release highly toxic fumes Or gases
i
Additional
precautionary
measures:
PROTECT compressed
gas cylinders from excessive
heat, mechanical
shocks, and arcs; fasten cylinders so they
cannot
fall
BE SURE cylinders are never grounded or part Of an electrical circuit
REMOVE all potential fire hazards from welding area
ALWAYS
HAVE
FIRE FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT
READY
FOR
IMMEDIATE
USE AND
KNOW
HOW
TO USE
IT.