Product Manual
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⚠WARNING
Electrical Shock
Electric arc welders can produce a shock that can cause injury or death. Touching electrically live
parts can cause fatal shocks and severe burns. While welding, all metal components connected to the
wire are electrically hot. Poor ground connections are a hazard, so secure the ground lead before
welding.
Wear dry protective apparel: coat, shirt, gloves, and insulated footwear.
Insulate yourself from the work piece. Avoid contacting the work piece or ground.
Do not attempt to repair or maintain the welder while the power is ON.
Inspect all cables and cords for any exposed wire and replace immediately if found.
Use only recommended replacement cables and cords.
Always attach the ground clamp to the work piece or work table as close to the weld area as
possible.
Do not touch the welding wire and the ground or grounded work piece at the same time.
Do not use a welder to thaw frozen pipes.
⚠WARNING
Fumes and Gases
Do not use in the presence of gasoline, diesel, propane, or other flammable liquids. Sparks
created from the cutter may ignite liquids or fumes, causing an explosion and serious injury or
death.
Fumes emitted from the welding process displace clean air and can result in injury or death.
Do not breathe in fumes emitted by the welding process. Make sure your breathing air is clean
and safe.
Work only in a well-ventilated area or use a ventilation device to remove welding fumes from
the environment where you will be working.
Do not weld on coated materials (galvanized, cadmium plated or containing zinc, mercury, or
barium). They will emit harmful fumes that are dangerous to breathe. If necessary use a
ventilator, respirator with air supply, or remove the coating from the material in the weld area.
The fumes emitted from some metals when heated are extremely toxic. Refer to the material
safety data sheet for the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not weld near materials that will emit toxic fumes when heated. Vapors from cleaners,
sprays, and degreasers can be highly toxic when heated.
⚠WARNING
UV and IR Arc Rays
The welding arc produces ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) rays that can cause injury to your
eyes and skin. Do not look at the welding arc without proper eye protection.
Always use a helmet that covers your face fully from the neck to the top of your head and to
the back of each ear.
Use a lens that meets ANSI standards and safety glasses. For welders under 160 Amps
output, use a shade 10 lens; for above 160 Amps, use a shade 12. Refer to the ANSI standard
Z87.1 for more information.
Cover all skin areas exposed to the arc with protective clothing and shoes. Flame-retardant
cloth or leather shirts, coats, pants, or coveralls are available for protection.
Use screens or other barriers to protect other people from the arc rays emitted from your
welding.