Every craftsman respects the tools with
which they work. They know that the tools represent years of constantly improved designs and developments. The true craftsman also knows that tools are dangerous if misused or abused.
Reading this operator's manual before using the welder will enable you to do a better, safer job. Learn the welder's applications and ILmitations as well as the specific poter_i'al hazards peculiar to welding.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
The following safety information is provided as guidelines to help you operate your new welder under the safest possible conditions. Any equipment that uses electrical power can be potentially dangerous to use when safety or safe handling instructions are not known or not followed. The following safety information is provided to give the user the information necessary for safe use and operation.
A procedure step preceded by a
WARNING is an indication that the next step contains a procedure that might be injurious
to a person if proper safety precautions are not heeded.
A procedure preceded by a CAUTION is an indication that the next step contains a procedure that might damage the equipment being used.
A NOTE may be used before or after a procedure step to highlight or explain something in that step.
READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before attempting to install, operate, or service this welder. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage.
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Note:
•The following safety alert symbols identify important safety messages in this manual.
•When you see one of the symbols shown here, be alert to the possibility of personal injury and carefully read the message that follows.
This symbol indicates that the possibility of electric shock hazard exists during the operation of the step(s) that follow.
Tills symbol indicates that the possibility of fire hazard exists
during the operation of the step(s) that follow.
This symbol indicates that the helmet must be worn during the step(s) that follow to protect against eye damage and burns due to flash hazard.
This symbol indicates that the possibility of toxic gas hazard exists during operation of the step(s) that follow.
This symbol indicates that the possibility of being burned by hot slag exists during operation of the step(s) that follow.
This symbol indicates that the eye protection should be worn to protect against flying debris in the following step(s).
This symbol indicates that the possibility of injury or death exists due to improper handling and maintenance of compressed gas cylinders or regulators.
Published standards on safety are available. They are listed in ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION at the end of this SAFETY SUMMARY.
The National Electrical Code, Occupation Safety and Health Act regulations, local industrial codes and local inspection requirements also provide a basis for equipment installation, use, and service.
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