User manual

Safety Rules
Rev 80002-20080228 3
Safety Rules
WARNING
Read this manual thoroughly before operating
your welder. Failure to follow instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
DANGER
Breathing welding fumes can be hazardous to
your health
Keep head and face away from welding fumes.
Use enough ventilation to avoid the buildup of
gas and fumes in the immediate area. Do not
breathe in fumes.
Use of a ventilating fan may be necessary.
DANGER
Electric Shock can kill
Electric Shock can occur from wiring or welding
electrode
Do not touch electrode with bare hand.
Wear dry insulating gloves.
Do not touch live electrical parts.
Protect yourself from electric shock by insulating
yourself from work or ground.
Properly install and ground all equipment.
DANGER
Welding can cause fire or explosion.
Do not weld near flammable material.
Welding sparks can cause fires.
It is suggested that you have a fire extinguisher
nearby.
Do not weld on drums, tanks, or other closed
containers
Do not use welder in thermal overload condition
– prevent overheating
DANGER
ARC rays can burn eyes and skin.
Use welding helmet with correct shade of filter
lens.
Wear welders cap and safety glasses underneath
helmet. Use ear protection if welding in an area
with heavy sound reverberation.
Button shirt collar all the way up.
Wear oil-free protective clothing: leather gloves,
heavy shirt, cuff less pants, and high boots
WARNING
Hot parts
Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
Allow cooling period before adjusting gun or
torch
Use proper tools and/or wear heavy, insulated
gloves and clothing to prevent burns
WARNING
Magnetic fields can affect pacemakers.
Pacemaker wearers keep away
WARNING
Noise can damage hearing.
Wear appropriate ear protection if noise level is
high