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Do not exceed input amperage of 50 10.
Amps.
The warnings, precautions, and in-11.
structions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible con-
ditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
Electrical Safety
Avoid electrical shock. Do not per-1.
mit electrically live parts, cables, or
electrodes to contact skin, clothing, or
gloves. Wear ANSI-approved protec-
tive clothing. This unit draws enough
current to cause serious injury or
death. Before turning the welder on,
check the electrode holder to be sure
that there are no protruding screws,
and that all insulation is secure. Do
not weld unless you are insulated
from ground and the work piece.
Avoid eye and body damage. Arc 2.
rays and infrared radiation can injure
eyes and burn skin. Wear ANSI ap-
proved eye and body protection. Do
not allow viewing by visitors without
proper eye and body protection. Use
a welding helmet with #11 lens and
3.
Remove any combustible
material from the work
and explosive material at
least 35 feet from the welding arc to
prevent welding sparks or mol ten
reach. Thoroughly clean the object
being welded of any paint, grease, or
other foreign material.
If working on a wall or ceiling prevent 4.
ignition of combustibles on the other
side by moving them to a safe loca-
tion.
Industrial applications must follow 5.
OSHA guidelines. Follow OSHA
guidelines for Permis sible Exposure
gases.
6. Prevent eye
injury and
burns. Wearing
and using
ANSI-approved
personal safety clothing and safety
devices reduce the risk for injury.
7.
or boots should be worn when using
this product. Do not wear pants with
cuffs, shirts with open pockets, or
any clothing that can catch and hold
molten metal or sparks.
Keep clothing and work surfaces free 8.
mable substances. Wear dry, insulat-
ing gloves and protective clothing.
Wear an approved head covering 9.
to protect the head and neck. Use
aprons, cape, sleeves, shoulder cov-
ers, and bibs designed and approved
for welding and cutting procedures.
When welding/cutting overhead or in 10.
ear plugs or ear muffs to keep sparks
out of ears.
Do not use near degreasing or paint-11.
ing operations.