1. General Welding Safety
WARNING!
*Welding can cause serious injury or death. Only qualified people should operate, repair or install this welder. Read this manual before use of the welder.
WARNING!
1.1 Your Welding Environment
-Keep the environment you will be welding in free from flammable materials. -Always keep a fire extinguisher accessible to your welding environment. -Always have a qualified person install and operate this equipment.
-Make sure the area is clean, dry and ventilated. Do not operate the welder in humid, wet or poorly ventilated areas.
-Always have your welder maintained by a qualified technician in accordance with local, state and national codes. -Always be aware of your work environment. Be sure to keep other people, especially children, away from you while welding.
-Keep harmful arc rays shielded from the view of others.
-Mount the welder on a secure bench or cart that will keep the welder secure prevent it from tipping over or falling.
1.2 Your Welder’s Condition
-Check all cables, power cord and MIG gun to be sure the insulation is not damaged. Always replace or repair damaged components before using the welder.
-Check all components to ensure they are clean and in good operating condition before use.
1.3 Use of Your Welder
DANGER
Do not operate the welder if the MIG gun, wire or wire feed system is wet. Do not immerse gun or wire in water. These components and the welder must be completely dry before attempting to use it.
-Follow the instructions in this manual.
-Keep welder in the off position when not in use.
-Connect ground lead as close to the area being welded as possible to ensure a good ground.
-Do not allow any body part to come in contact with the welding wire if you are in contact with the material being welded, ground or electrode from another welder.
-Do not weld if you are in an awkward position. Always have a secure stance while welding to prevent accidents. Wear a safety harness if working above ground.
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