Model WS0970 and WS0990
General Safety
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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.
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 air- supplied respirator.
●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 preca u tions:
a . Remove the coating from the base metal.
b . Make sure that the welding area is well ventilated.
c . Use an
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
●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 electrode is removed. 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, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders
CGA Pamphlet
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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, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169
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 Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets and the manufacturers instructions for metals, electrodes, coatings and cleaners.
●Store electrodes in a clean, dry location with low humidity to preserve the flux coating.
●The receptacle used for the welder must be properly grounded and the welder must be the only load on the power supply circuit. Refer to the Circuit Amps chart on page 1 for correct circuit capacity.
●The use of an extension cord is not recommended for arc welding machines. Extension cord use will significantly degrade the performance of the welder.
Assembly
HANDSHIELD (OPTIONAL)
1 . Cut detachable handle away from shield. Trim the excess plastic to remove sharp edges.
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2 . Insert filter lens.
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physician prior to performing any electric arc welding operations.
●Route the electrode and work cables together and secure with tape when possible.
●Never wrap arc welder cables around the body.
●Always position the electrode and work leads so that they are on th e same side of the body.
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. Dust and dirt in the welder | Figure 4 |
retain moisture and increase wear |
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