CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTE provides additional information that is useful for proper use and maintenance of this tool. If a NOTE is indicated make sure it is fully understood.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read and understand all instructions before attempting to use the Arc Welder. Failure to follow and adhere to all safety precautions may lead to seri- ous personal injury and/or death.
DO NOT immerse any part of this equipment in water. Should the Arc Welder or attachments become wet for any reason, DO NOT use until completely dry. Using the Arc Welder when it is damp could lead to severe burns and/or DEATH from electric shock.
DO NOT use the Arc Welder in confined spaces where inhala- tion of fumes is possible. Use only in well ventilated areas.
Breathing the fumes can lead to serious health problems such as 
bronchitis, pneumonia, or emphysema. Additional severe health risks include ulcers, intestinal inflammation, reproductive organ damage, kidney damage, heart disease, and early onset of Parkinson’s disease.
Keep your head away from the fumes at all times. If you are at risk of breathing the fumes, wear an appropriate respirator.
People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemak- er could cause failure or interference of the pacemaker.
WARNING: Handling the power cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WORK AREA
Ensure the work area is clean of debris and other foreign material that may ignite or explode upon contact with welding sparks or slag.
Keep the work area well lit at all times. Cluttered work benches and dark work areas may be prone to accidents resulting in serious injury.
Keep the work area adequately ventilated. Breathing the fumes can lead to serious health problems such as bronchitis, pneumo- nia, or emphysema. Additional severe health risks include ulcers,
intestinal inflammation, reproductive organ damage, kidney dam- age, heart disease, and early onset of Parkinson’s disease. Keep your head away from the fumes at all times. If you are at risk of breathing the
fumes, wear an appropriate respirator.
DO NOT operate the Arc Welder is areas containing flammable 
liquids, gases, or dust. The welder creates sparks and extreme- ly hot metal droplets or “slag” which can ignite the flammable liq- uids, gases, or dust resulting in severe burns and/or death.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors safely away from the Arc Welder dur- ing operation. All persons in the work area MUST wear protective welding gear, especially properly filtered goggles of welding helmets to prevent permanent, serious injury to the eyes or blindness.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Do not abuse the power cord or use a damaged power cord.
NEVER use the power cord to carry or pull the equipment. Never use the power cord to disconnect the plug from a power outlet. ALWAYS keep power cords away from heat, oil, sharp or jagged edges, or moving parts. REPLACE DAMAGED POWER CORDS IMMEDIATELY. Damaged power cords increase the risk of severe
electrical shock or burns resulting in serious injury and/or death.
Always make sure the work piece is properly grounded and secured before attempting any welding operation.
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