Models WG3080, WG3090 and WG4130
General Safety
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●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 sparks and heat do not cause flames in hidden areas, cracks, etc.
Fire hazard! Do not weld on containers or pipes that contain or have contained flammable materials or gaseous or liquid combustibles.
Arc welding closed cylinders or containers such as tanks
or drums can cause explosion if not properly vented!
Verify that any cylinder or container to be welded has an adequate ventilation hole, so that expanding gases can be released.
Do not breathe fumes produced by arc welding operation. These fumes are dangerous. If welding area cannot be adequately ventilated, be sure to use an
●Keep head and face out of welding fumes.
●Extremely toxic fumes are created when galvanized or cadmium plated metals or metals which contain zinc, mercury or beryllium are heated. Complete the following precautions before performing electric arc welding operations on these metals:
a.Remove coating from base metal.
b.Make sure welding area is well ventilated.
c.Use an
The electromagnetic field generated during arc welding may interfere with the operation of various electrical
and electronic devices such as cardiac pacemakers. Persons using such devices should consult with their physician prior to performing any electric arc welding operations.
●Route torch and work cables together and secure with tape when possible.
●Never wrap arc welder cables around the body.
●Always position torch and work leads on the same side of the body.
●Exposure to electromagnetic fields during welding may have other health effects which are not known.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This product, when used for welding, produces fumes or
gases which contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm) and, in some cases, cancer (California Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.).
The power
cord and other cables on this product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
GENERAL SAFETY
Always be sure welding area is secure and free of hazards (sparks, flames, glowing metal or slag) prior to leaving. Be
sure equipment is turned off and excess wire is cut off. Be sure cables are loosely coiled and out of the way. Be sure all metal and slag has cooled.
Cylinders can explode if damaged. Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since gas cylinders are normally part of the welding process, be sure to treat them carefully.
●Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechanical shocks and arcs.
●Install and secure cylinders in an upright position by chaining them to stationary support or equipment cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
●Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
●Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
●Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain all parts properly.
●Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.
●Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in use or connected for use.
●Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication
Never use
flammable gasses with MIG welders. Only inert or
Never lift
cylinders off the ground by their valves or caps or with chains or slings.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY STANDARDS
ANSI Standard Z49.1 from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. Le June Rd. Miami, FL 33126
Safety and Health Standards
OSHA 29 CFR 1910, from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
National Electrical Code
NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders
CGA Pamphlet
Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting
CSA Standard W117.2, from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
Cutting And Welding Processes
NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
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