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SECTION
4-
OPERATING
THE
WELDING
GENERATOR
a
WARNING
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
can
kill.
Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.
Always
wear
dry
insulating
gloves.
Insulate
yourself
from
work
and
ground.
Stop
engine
before
installing
or
servicing.
Keep
all
panels
and
covers
securely
in
place
WELDING
can
cause
fire
or
explosion.
Do
not
weld
near
flammable
material.
Watch
for
fire;
keep
extinguisher
nearby.
Do
not
locate
unit
over
combustible
surfaces.
Do
not
weld
on
closed
containers.
Allow
work
and
equipment
to
cool
before
handling.
ARC
RAYS
can
burn
eyes
and
skin;
NOISE
can
damage
hearing.
Wear
welding
helmet
with
correct
shade
of
filter.
Wear
correct
eye,
ear,
and
body
protection
FUMES
AND
GASES
can
be
hazardous.
Keep
your
head
out
of
the
fumes.
Ventilate
area,
or
use
breathing
device.
Read
Material
Safety
Data
Sheets
(MSDS5)
and
manufacturers
instructions
for
material
used.
Figure
4-2.
Safety
Equipment
E
NGINE
EXHAUST
GASES
can
kill.
Do
not
breathe
exhaust
fumes.
Use
in
open,
well-ventilated
areas,
or
vent
exhaust
outside
and
away
from
any
building
air
intakes.
ENGINE
FUEL
can
cause
fire
or
explo
sion.
!
Stop
engine
before
fueling.
Do
not
fuel
while
smoking
or
near
sparks
or
flames.
Do
not
overfill
tank;
clean
up
any
spilled
fuel.
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MOVING
PARTS
can
cause
injury.
Keep
away
from
moving
parts
such
as
fans,
belts.
and
rotors.
Keep
all
doors,
panels,
covers,
and
guards
closed
and
securely
in
place.
I
\
~_.
MAGNETIC
FIELDS
FROM
HIGH
CUR
RENTS
can
affect
pacemaker
operation.
Pacemaker
wearers
keep
away.
Wearers
should
consult
their
doctor
before
going
near
any
welding
operations.
See
Safety
Precautions
at
beginning
of
manual
for
ba
sic
welding
safety
information.
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110/91
4
1
Amperage
Control
2
Engine
Hour
Meter
(Optional)
3
Low
Oil
Level
Light
(Optional)
4
Throttle
Control
Lever
6
5
Choke
Control
6
Fuel
Shutoff
Valve
ST-161
477/Rel.ST-161
479
Figure
4-1.
Controls
2
3
4
1
Insulating
Gloves
2
Safety
Glasses
With
Side
_______
Shields
3
Welding
Helmet
~LE~1
U
welding
helmet
or
hand
shield
with
_______
______
4
Hand
Shield
Wear
dry
insulating
gloves,
safety
glasses
with
side
shields,
and
a
a
correct
shade
of
filter
(see
ANSI
Z49.1).
sb3.110/91
OM-160
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