General Safety
Danger indicates
an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE: Note means any additional information pertaining to the product or its proper usage.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This product
or its power cord may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Always keep a fire extinguisher accessible while performing arc welding operations.
lBefore starting or
servicing any electric arc
welder, read andMANUAL understand all
instructions. Failure to follow safety precautions or instructions can cause equipment damage and/or serious personal injury or death.
lAll installation, maintenance, repair and operation of this equipment should be performed by qualified persons only in accordance with national, state, and local codes.
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.
lVerify all components of the arc welder are clean and in good condition prior to operating welder. Be sure insulation on all cables,
torch 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.
lAlways wear dry, protective clothing, welding gloves and insulated footwear when operating unit.
lAlways operate welder in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do not operate welder in humid, wet, rainy or poorly ventilated areas.
lBe sure work piece is properly supported and grounded prior to beginning any electric arc welding operation.
lSpread out coiled welding cable before use to avoid overheating and damage to insulation.
Never immerse
wire or torch in water. If welder becomes wet for any reason, be absolutely certain it is completely clean and dry before use!
lAlways shut equipment off and unplug power cord prior to moving the unit.
lAlways attach the work lead first.
lVerify work piece is securely grounded.
lAlways shut off electric arc welding equipment when not in use and cut off any excess wire from torch.
lNever allow any part of the body to touch welding wire and ground or grounded work piece at the same time.
lAwkward 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.
lNever attempt to use this equipment at current settings or duty cycles higher than specified on equipment labels.
lNever use an electric arc welder to thaw frozen pipes.
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.
lWear ANSI approved face shield or safety glasses with side shield protection when chipping or grinding metal parts.
lWear ear plugs when welding overhead to prevent spatter or slag from falling into ears.
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.
lAll 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 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.
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.
lMake sure all persons in welding area are protected from heat, sparks and ultraviolet rays. Use additional face shields and flame resistant barriers as needed.
lNever touch work pieces until completely cooled.
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