Every craftsman respects the tools
with
which they work. They know that the tools
represent
years of constantly
improved
designs
and developments.
The true
craftsman
also knows that tools are
dangerous
if misused
or abused.
Reading this operator's
manual
before using
the welder will enable you to do a better,
safer job. Learn the welder's
applications
and ILmitations as well as the specific
poter_i'al hazards peculiar
to welding.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
The following
safety information
is provided
as guidelines
to help you operate your new
welder under the safest possible conditions.
Any equipment
that uses electrical
power
can be potentially
dangerous
to use when
safety or safe handling
instructions
are not
known or not followed.
The following
safety
information
is provided
to give the user the
information
necessary
for safe use and
operation.
A procedure
step preceded
by a
WARNING
is an indication
that the next step
contains
a procedure
that might be injurious
to a person if proper safety precautions
are
not heeded.
A procedure
preceded
by a CAUTION
is an
indication
that the next step contains
a
procedure
that might damage
the equipment
being used.
A NOTE may be used before or after a
procedure
step to highlight
or explain
something
in that step.
READ ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
before attempting
to install,
operate, or service this welder. Failure to
comply with these instructions could result in
personal injury and/or property damage.
RETAIN
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Note:
•
The following safety alert symbols identify
important safety messages
in this manual.
•
When you see one of the symbols shown
here, be alert to the possibility of personal
injury and carefully read the message that
follows.
This symbol indicates
that the
possibility
of electric shock hazard
exists during the operation
of the
step(s) that follow.
Tills symbol indicates
that the
possibility
of fire hazard exists
during the operation
of the step(s)
that follow.
This symbol indicates
that the
helmet must be worn during the
step(s) that follow to protect
against eye damage and burns
due to flash hazard.
This symbol indicates
that the
possibility
of toxic gas hazard
exists during operation
of the
step(s) that follow.
This symbol indicates
that the
possibility
of being burned by hot
slag exists during operation
of the
step(s) that follow.
This symbol indicates
that the eye
protection
should be worn to
protect against flying debris in
the following
step(s).
This symbol indicates that the
possibility
of injury or death exists
due to improper
handling and
maintenance
of compressed
gas
cylinders
or regulators.
Published
standards
on safety are
available.
They are listed in ADDITIONAL
SAFETY
INFORMATION
at the end of
this SAFETY
SUMMARY.
The National Electrical Code, Occupation
Safety and Health Act regulations, local
industrial codes and local inspection
requirements
also provide a basis for
equipment
installation, use, and service.
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