install a 120 volt, 20 Amp, 3-hole, grounded electrical outlet. (See

Figure B.)

FIGURE B

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

3.Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps (not included) to prevent movement while working. The work- pieces should be held together firmly while welding. The distance (if any) between the two workpieces must be controlled properly to allow the weld to hold both sides securely while allowing the weld to penetrate fully into the joint.

4.There must not be hazardous objects, such as utility lines or foreign objects, nearby that will present a hazard while working.

5.A barrier, such as a welding curtain or welding shroud should be put up to protect others in the work area and limit the spray of sparks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Operating Instructions

 

WARNING

serious

 

Danger must be worn when

 

 

 

To prevent

 

 

Protective gear

 

injury from accidental

 

 

 

 

 

using the Arc Welder; ANSI-

 

operation:

 

approved, arc shaded, eye

 

Turn the switch to its off

 

protection, a full face shield,

 

position before performing

 

welding gloves and welding

 

any inspection, maintenance,

 

apron, NIOSH-approved

 

or cleaning procedures.

 

respirator, and fire resistant

 

 

 

 

 

 

work clothes without pockets

 

Workpiece and Work Area Set Up

 

 

should be worn when using

1. Designate a work area that is clean

 

this product. Do not look at

 

the ignited arc without eye

 

and well-lit. The work area must not

 

 

 

protection. Light from the arc

 

allow access by children or pets to

 

 

 

can cause permanent damage

 

prevent injury and distraction.

 

 

 

to the eyes. Light from the

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Route the power cord along a safe

 

arc can burn the skin. Do not

 

route to reach the work area without

 

breathe arc fumes.

 

 

 

creating a tripping hazard or exposing

1.

The duty cycle defines the number of

 

the power cord to possible damage.

 

minutes, within a 10 minute period,

 

The power cord must reach the work

 

 

 

during which a given Welder can

 

area with enough extra length to allow

 

 

 

safely produce a particular welding

 

free movement while working.

 

 

 

current. For example, at a 10% duty

 

 

 

 

 

 

SKU 97717

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Chicago Electric 97717 operating instructions Figure B, Should be worn when using