Campbell Hausfeld WG2044, WG3000, WG2045, WG2040 manual Wire Feed Arc Welder

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Wire Feed Arc Welder

General Safety

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!WARNING

Always keep a fire extinguisher accessible while performing arc welding operations.

●Before starting or servicing any electric

arc welder, read and

understand allMANUAL instructions. Failure

to follow safety

precautions or instructions can cause equipment damage and/or serious personal injury or death.

●All installation, maintenance, repair and operation of this equipment should be performed by qualified persons only in accordance with national, state, and local codes.

!WARNING

Improper use of electric arc welders can cause electric shock, injury, and death! Take all precautions described in

this manual to reduce the possibility of electric shock.

●Verify all components of the arc welder are clean and in good condition prior to operating welder. Be sure insulation on all cables, wire feed gun and power cord is not damaged. Always repair or replace damaged components before operating the welder. Always keep welder panels, shields, etc. in place when operating welder.

●Always wear dry, protective clothing, welding gloves and insulated footwear when operating unit.

●Always operate welder in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do not operate welder in humid, wet, rainy or poorly ventilated areas.

●Be sure work piece is properly supported and grounded prior to beginning any electric arc welding operation.

●Spread out coiled welding cable

before use to avoid overheating and damage to insulation.

Never immerse wire or wire feed

gun in water. If welder becomes wet for any reason, be absolutely certain it is completely clean and dry before use!

●Always shut equipment off and unplug power cord prior to moving the unit.

●Always attach the work lead first.

●Verify work piece is securely grounded.

●Always shut off electric arc welding equipment when not in use and cut off any excess wire from wire feed gun.

●Never allow any part of the body to touch flux core wire and ground or grounded work piece at the same time.

●Awkward welding conditions and positions can be electrically hazardous. When crouching, kneeling or at elevations, be sure to insulate all conductive parts, wear appropriate protective clothing and take precautions to prevent injury from falls.

●Never attempt to use this equipment at current settings or duty cycles higher than specified on equipment labels.

●Never use an electric arc welder to thaw frozen pipes.

! WARNING

Flying sparks and hot

metal can cause injury. As welds cool, slag can be thrown off. Take all precautions described in

this manual to reduce the possibility of injury from flying sparks and hot metal.

●Wear ANSI approved face shield or safety glasses with side shield protection when chipping or grinding metal parts.

●Wear ear plugs when welding overhead to prevent spatter or slag from falling into ears.

!WARNING

Electric arc welding operations produce intense light and heat and ultraviolet (UV) rays. This intense light

and UV rays can cause injury to eyes and skin. Take all precautions described in this manual to reduce the possibility of injury to eyes and skin.

●All persons operating this equipment or in the area while equipment is in use, must wear protective welding gear including: welding helmet or shield with at least shade 10 lens, flame resistant clothing, leather welding gloves and full foot protection.

Never look at arc

!WARNING welding operations without eye protection as described above. Never use a shade filter lens that is cracked, broken, or rated below number 10. Warn others in the area not to look at the arc.

!WARNING

Electric arc welding operations cause sparks and heat metal to temperatures that can cause severe burns! Use protective gloves and clothing when performing any metal working operation. Take all precautions described in this manual to reduce the possibility of skin and clothing burns.

●Make sure all persons in welding area are protected from heat, sparks and ultraviolet rays. Use additional face shields and flame resistant barriers as needed.

●Never touch work pieces until completely cooled.

!WARNING

Heat and sparks produced during electric arc welding and other metal working operations can ignite flammable and explosive materials! Take all precautions described in this manual to reduce the possibility of flames and explosions.

●Remove all flammable materials within 35 feet (10.7 meters) of welding arc. If removal is not possible, tightly cover flammable materials with fire proof covers.

●Do not operate any electric arc welder in areas where flammable or explosive vapors may be present.

●Take precautions to ensure flying

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