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5.Service

a.Have your welder serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the welder is maintained.

Welder Safety Warnings

1.Maintain labels and nameplates on the Welder. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

2.Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris.

•Leather leggings, fire resistant shoes or boots should be worn when using this product. Do not wear pants with cuffs, shirts with open pockets, or any clothing that can catch and hold molten metal or sparks.

•Keep clothing free of grease, oil, solvents, or any flammable substances.

Wear dry, insulating gloves and protective clothing.

•Wear an approved head covering to protect the head and neck. Use aprons, cape, sleeves, shoulder covers, and bibs designed and approved for welding and cutting procedures.

•When welding/cutting overhead or in confined spaces, wear flame resistant ear plugs or ear muffs to keep sparks out of ears.

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3.

Avoid unintentional starting. Make

7.

Prevent accidental fires.

 

Remove any combustible

 

sure you are prepared to begin work

 

 

 

material from the work area.

 

before turning on the Welder.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Unplug before performing

 

• When possible, move the work to a

 

location well away from combustible

 

maintenance. Unplug the Welder from

 

 

 

materials. If relocation is not possible,

 

its electrical outlet before performing any

 

 

 

protect the combustibles with a cover

 

inspection, maintenance, or cleaning

 

 

 

made of fire resistant material.

 

procedures.

 

 

 

• Remove or make safe all combustible

5. Never leave the Welder unattended

 

 

materials for a radius of 35 feet (10

 

while energized. Turn power off if you

 

meters) around the work area. Use a

 

have to leave the Welder.

 

fire resistant material to cover or block

6.

 

Prevent eye injury and

 

all open doorways, windows, cracks,

 

 

and other openings.

 

 

 

burns. Wearing and using

 

 

 

 

 

• Enclose the work area with portable fire

 

 

ANSI-approved personal

 

 

 

safety clothing and safety

 

resistant screens. Protect combustible

 

devices reduce the risk for injury.

 

walls, ceilings, floors, etc., from sparks

 

• Wear ANSI-approved safety impact

 

and heat with fire resistant covers.

 

 

• If working on a metal wall, ceiling, etc.,

 

eye goggles underneath welding eye

 

 

protection featuring at least a number

 

prevent ignition of combustibles on the

 

10 shade lens rating, such as the one

 

other side by moving the combustibles

 

included.

 

 

to a safe location. If relocation of

 

 

 

 

combustibles is not possible, designate

 

 

 

 

someone to serve as a fire watch,

 

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

SKU 98871

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98871 specifications

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