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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this entire section of operating instructions before operating the machine.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•Unless using cold feed feature, when feeding with the gun trigger, the electrode and drive mechanism are always electrically energized and could remain energized several seconds after welding ceases.
•Do not touch electrically live parts or electrodes with your skin or wet clothing.
•Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONS SHOULD INSTALL, USE OR SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. READ AND FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUC- TIONS, EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) FOR CONSUMABLES.
READ THIS WARNING, PROTECT YOURSELF & OTHERS.
FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust at the arc, or both,to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and general area.
WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion.
• Do not weld near flammable material.
•Do not weld on containers which have held flammable material.
ARC RAYS can burn.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
Observe additional guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.
The serviceability of a product or structure utilizing the
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON THIS MACHINE OR IN THIS MANUAL
COLD FEED
POSITIVE OUTPUT
NEGATIVE OUTPUT
PROTECTIVE
GROUND
WARNING OR
CAUTION
DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE
SHOCK
HAZARD
WELDING
FUMES
EXPLOSION
GAS INPUT
WORK
CONNECTION