Model WF2034
General Safety (Con’t)
!WARNING
Fire hazard! Do not weld on containers or pipes that contain or have contained flammable materials or gaseous or liquid combustibles.
!WARNING
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.
! WARNING
Do not breathe fumes that are produced by the arc welding
operation. These fumes are dangerous. If the welding area cannot be adequately ventilated, be sure to use an
●Keep the head and face out of the welding fumes.
●Do not perform electric arc welding operations on metals that are galvanized or cadmium plated, or contain zinc, mercury, or beryllium without completing the following precautions:
a.Remove the coating from the base metal.
b.Make sure that the welding area is well ventilated.
c.Use an
Extremely toxic fumes are created when these metals
are heated.
! WARNING
The electromagnetic field that is 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.
●Never wrap arc welder cables around the body.
●Exposure to electromagnetic fields during welding may have other health effects which are not known.
Always be sure that the welding
area is secure and free of hazards (sparks, flames, glowing metal or slag) prior to leaving. Be sure that equipment is turned off and excess wire is cut off. Be sure that cables are loosely coiled and out of the way. Be sure that all metal and slag has cooled.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY STANDARDS
ANSI Standard Z49.1 from American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJune 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
Cutting And Welding Processes
NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quicy, MA 02269
Safe Practices For Occupational And
Educational Eye And Face
Protection
ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
Installation
LOCATION
Selecting the proper location can significantly increase performance, reliability and life of the arc welder.
●For best results locate the welder in an environment that is clean and dry.
●Store flux core wire in a clean, dry location with low humidity to preserve the flux wire coating.
●The use of an extension cord is not recommended for electric arc welding machines. The voltage drop in the extension cord may significantly degrade the performance of the welder.
Assembly
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1. Pull rod on both sides of wire feed
Figure 2 - Handle Assembly
door and lift to open.
2.Bolt plastic handle caps to cover as shown (Figure 2).
3.Slide metal handle through caps and attach with screws.
Ground Clamp
1.Loosen hex bolt on work clamp.
2.Insert cord (labeled work on the front panel of the welder) through clamp handle and slide bare wire under the clamp block. Tighten hex bolt making sure bare wire is clamped securely (Figure 3).
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