Kawasaki 840641 instruction manual Specific Safety Rules AND/OR Symbols, Symbol Name Explanation

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when perform- ing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or it’s own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR USING ARC WELDERS

Do not overreach or reach across operating equipment. Maintain proper foot- ing and balance at all times. Do not turn on the “ON/OFF” switch until you are prepared to begin work.

NEVER look at the arc welder flame without approved eye pro- tection. Arc welding operations produce intense light, heat, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Always wear a welders helmet or goggles with the proper filtration when performing arc welding

operations. Failure to use properly filtered goggles or helmet could cause per- manent severe damage to your eyes or even cause blindness. The UV radiation will burn your skin and has been known to cause certain types of skin cancer.

BE AWARE that arc welding produces sparks and drops of HOT metal. These sparks and hot metal can cause severe burns.

Keep the work area clear of combustible materials. The sparks and hot drops of metal can cause certain materials to ignite or even explode.

Some metals have coatings that produce extremely toxic fumes when heated. When working with metals containing beryllium, zinc, mercury, or metals that use cadmium or galvanize plating, remove the coating before welding. Even after the coating has been removed, work in a well ventilated area and DO NOT inhale the welding fumes.

Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby when the Arc Welder is in use. Sparks and/or hot drops of metal discharged during the welding operation can cause fires. Keep rags, paper, and other combustible chemicals away from welding operations at all times.

ALWAYS ground the work piece first. To do this, clamp the grounding clamp to the work piece before you begin welding. NEVER let any part of your body touch the grounded work piece and the flux core wire at the same time. This could cause severe electrical shock resulting in severe injury or even death.

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Make sure the contents of closed containers are known and steps are made to properly ventilate or flush the contents to prevent possible explosions that could result in fire, serious burns and injury and/or even death.

Always keep power cords and welding cables away from your body at all times.

Always uncoil the welding cable before use. Coiled cables may overheat. Never touch the work piece immediately after welding. Allow

the metal to cool before handling in order to prevent serious injury.

Never leave the Arc Welder running unattended. Always shut the equipment off before leaving the area. Trim any excess welding wire protruding from the torch before storage.

When welding above your head, ALWAYS wear ear plugs to prevent sparks or hot metal drops from falling into the ear canal.

Maintain ALL labels and nameplates on the Arc Welder. These carry important information. Should they become unreadable, contact Alltrade for replacements.

SYMBOLS

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL			NAME	EXPLANATION
		V	Volts	Voltage (Potential)
		A	Amperes	Current
	Hz		Hertz	Frequency (Cycles per Second)
	W		Watt	Power
	Kg		Kilograms	Weight
			Alternating Current	Type of Current
			Direct Current	Type of Current
			Alternating or Direct Current	Type of Current
			Earthing Terminal	Grounding Terminal
	min		Minutes	Time
		s	Seconds	Time
	￿		Diameter	Size of Drill Bits,
				Grinding Wheels, etc.
			No load speed	No-load Rotational Speed
.../min			Revolutions per Minute	Revolutions, Surface Speed,
				Strokes, etc. per Minute
1,2,3, …			Ring Selector Settings	Speed, Torque or Position Settings