Instructions / Assembly

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Safety Tips

Consider the following tips to ensure safe operation of your welding/cutting equipment:

• Ensure that this welding equipment is installed in an area free of corrosive chemical gases, flammable

gases or materials, and explosive chemicals.

• The area should contain little dust, and have a humidity of no more than 80%.

• Operate the welding equipment in an area sheltered from direct sunlight and precipitation. Work area

temperature should be maintained at -10 C to +40 C;

• If, because of an overload, the machine suddenly stops, and it is necessary to restart it, leave the

internal fan operating to lower the inside temperature.

• Always wear protective clothing and a welding mask to protect your skin.

• Wear safety goggles designed to darken the arc generated by your machine.

• Wear suitable noise protection to protect your hearing.

• Ensure that machine is grounded through the power cord or on the machine case.

• Never operate the machine in bare feet or on a wet floor.

• Never switch the machine off while it’s in use. Doing so will damage the internal circuitry.

• Ensure that your circuit breaker is rated to handle the current requirements of your machine.

• Use a UL approved receptacles and plugs with your machine. Never hard wire the machine to main

power.

• Work in a well-ventilated area to avoid smoke. Keep your head out of the smoke. Ensure that air is

flowing away from you to avoid inhaling smoke.

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Ensure proper ventilation through the machine’s louvers. Maintain a distance of at

least 12 inches

between this cutting equipment and any other objects in the work area.

• Use a screen or curtain designed to keep passer byes from viewing the arc.

• The arc spray and metal spray from machine use may cause nearby fires. Use caution.

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If, after reviewing this manual, you have any problems in setting up or operating your machine,