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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions carefully. Improper use of any welder can result
injury or death.
1. Only Connect Welder To A Power Source For Which It Was Designed. The
spesification plate on the welder lists this information. When welding
outdoors only use an extension cord interded for such use.
2. Only operate welder in dry locations and on coment or masonry floor. Keep
area clean and uncluttered.
3. Keep all combustibles away from work site.
4. Do not wear clothing that has been contaminated with grease or oil.
5. Keep cables dry and free fro oil and grease and never coil around shoulders.
6. Secure work with clamps or other means ; dont’t overreach when working.
7. Never strike an arc on a compressed gas cyclinder.
8. Don’t allow the insulated portion of the electrode holder to tourch the
welding ground while current is flowing.
9. Shut off power and unplug machine when reparing or adjusting. Inspect
before every use. Only use idencial replacement parl.
10. Follow all manufacture’s rules on operating switches and making
adjustments.
11. Always wear protective clothing when welding. This includes :
a. Long sleeved shirt ( leather sleeves ),
b. Protective apron without pockets
c. Long protective pants and boots.
When handing hot materials, wear asbestos gloves.
12. Always wear a welder’s helmet with protective eye piece when
welding. Arcs may cause blindness. Wear a protective cap underneath the
helmet.
13. When welding overhead, beware of hot metal droppings. Always
protect the head, hand, feet, and body.
14. Keep a fire extinguisher close by at all times.
15. Do not exceed the duty cycle of the machine. The rated cycle of a
welding machine is the percentage of a ten minute period that the machine
can operate safely at a given output setting.
16. Keep all children away from area. When storing equipment, make
sure it is out of reach of children.
17. Guard against electric shock. Do not work when tired. Do not let body
come in contact with grounded surfaces.