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• Be sure all equipment in the welding area is electromagnetically compatible.
• To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as possible, close together, and down
low, such as on the floor.
• Locate welding operation 100 yards from any sensitive electronic equipment.
• Be sure this welding machine is grounded.
• If interference still occurs, the user must take extra measures such as moving the welding machine,
using shielded cables, using line filters, or shielding the work area.
⚠WARNING
Shielding Gas Cylinders Can Explode
High pressure cylinders can explode if damaged; treat them carefully.
• Never expose cylinders to high heat, sparks, open flames, mechanical shocks or arcs.
• Do not touch the cylinder with the MIG gun.
• Do not weld on the cylinder.
• Always secure cylinder upright to a cart or stationary object.
• Keep cylinders away from welding or electrical circuits.
• Use the proper regulators, gas hose, and fittings for the specific application.
• Do not look into the valve when opening it.
• Use a protective cylinder cap whenever possible.
Grounding
⚠WARNING
• This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock. This unit
is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.
• DO NOT MODIFY THE PROVIDED PLUG. If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the grounding
instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded.
Grounded Tools: Tools with 3-Prong Plugs
Tools marked with Grounding Required have a 3-wire cord and 3-prong grounding plug. The plug
must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the
risk of electric shock. (See Figure A.)
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding
system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool’s grounding
system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal.