5OPERATING MANUAL
Specic Areas of Danger, Caution or Warning
Electrical Shock
• Electric arc machines 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 ground clamp to the work piece or work table as close
to the weld area as possible.
• Do not touch the welding wire/rod or electrode and the ground or
grounded work piece at the same time.
• Do not use a welder to thaw frozen pipes.
Fumes and Gases
• 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.
Vapours from cleaners, sprays and degreasers can be highly toxic
when heated.
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