SECTION
1
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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
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READ
BEFORE
USING
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Symbol
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Warning?
Watch
Out!
There
are
possible
-
hazards
with
this
procedure!
The
possible
hazards
are
shown
in
the
adjoining
symbols.
This
group
of
symbols
means
Warning?
Watch
Out?
possible
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
MOVING
PARTS,
and
HOT
PARTS
hazards.
Consult
symbols
and
related
instructions
below
for
necessary
actions
to
avoid
the
hazards.
A
The
symbols
shown
below
are
used
throughout
this
manual
to
call
attention
to
and
identity
possible
hazards.
When
you
see
the
symbol,
watch
out,
and
tollowthe
related
Instructions
to
avoid
the
hazard.
The
safety
information
given
beiow
is
only
a
summary
of
the
more
complete
safety
Information
found
in
the
Safety
Standards
listed
In
Section
1-4.
Read
and
follow
all
Safety
Standards.
A
Only
qualified
persons
should
install,
operate,
maintain,
and
repair
this
unit.
A
During
operation,
keep
everybody,
especiaiiy
children,
away.
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Touching
live
electrical
parts
can
cause
fatal
shocks
or
severe
burns.
The
electrode
and
work
circuit
is
electrically
live
whenever
the
output
is
on.
The
input
power
circuit
and
machine
internal
circuits
are
also
live
when
power
Is
on.
In
semiautomatic
or
automatic
wire
welding,
the
wire,
wire
reel,
drive
roll
housing,
and
all
metal
parts
touching
the
welding
wire
are
electrically
live.
Incorrectly
installed
or
improperly
grounded
equipment
is
a
hazard.
Do
not
touch
live
electrical
parts.
Wear
dry,
hole-free
insulating
gloves
and
body
protection.
insulate
yourself
from
work
and
ground
using
dry
insulating
mats
or
covers
big
enough
to
prevent
any
physical
contact
with
the
work
or
ground.
Do
not
use
AC
output
in
damp
areas,
if
movement
is
confined,
or
if
there
is
a
danger
of
falling.
Use
AC
output
ONLY
if
required
for
the
welding
process.
if
AC
output
is
required,
use
remote
output
control
if
present
on
unit.
Disconnect
input
power
or
stop
engine
before
installing
or
servicing
this
equipment.
Lockout/tagout
input
power
according
to
OSHA
29
CFR
1910.147
(see
Safety
Standards).
Properly
install
and
ground
this
equipment
according
to
its
Owners
Manual
and
national,
state,
and
local
codes.
Always
verify
the
supply
ground
-
check
and
be
sure
that
input
power
cord
ground
wire
is
properly
connected
to
ground
terminal
in
disconnect
box
or
that
cord
plug
is
connected
to
a
properly
grounded
receptacle
outlet.
When
making
input
connections,
attach
proper
grounding
conductor
first
-
double-check
connections.
Frequently
inspect
input
power
cord
for
damage
or
bare
wiring
-
replace
cord
immediately
if
damaged
-
bare
wiring
can
kill.
Turn
off
all
equipment
when
not
in
use.
Do
not
use
worn,
damaged,
undersized,
or
poorly
spliced
cables.
Do
not
drape
cables
over
your
body.
If
earth
grounding
of
the
workpiece
is
required,
ground
it
directly
with
a
separate
cable
-
do
not
use
work
clamp
or
work
cable.
Do
not
touch
electrode
if
you
are
in
contact
with
the
work,
ground,
or
another
electrode
from
a
different
machine.
Use
only
well-maintained
equipment.
Repair
or
replace
damaged
parts
at
once.
Maintaln
unit
according
to
manual.
Wear
a
safety
harness
if
working
above
floor
level.
Keep
all
panels
and
covers
securely
in
place.
Clamp
work
cable
with
good
metal-to-metal
contact
to
workpiece
or
worktable
as near
the
weld
as
practical.
Insulate
work
clamp
when
not
connected
to
workplece
to
prevent
contact
with
any
metal
object.
Do
not
connect
more
than
one
electrode
or
work
cable
to
any
single
weld
output
terminal.
SIGNIFICANT
DC
VOLTAGE
exists
after
removal
of
Input
power
on
inverters.
Turn
Off
inverter,
disconnect
input
power,
and
discharge
input
capacitors
according
to
instructions
in
Maintenance
Section
before
touching
any
parts.
Welding
produces
fumes
and
gases.
Breathing
9.
these
fumes
and
gases
can
be
hazardous
to
your
health.
Keep
your
head
out
of
the
fumes.
Do
not
breathe
the
fumes.
If
inside,
ventilate
the
area
and/or
use
exhaust
at
the
arc
to
remove
welding
fumes
and
gases.
If
ventilation
is
poor,
use an
approved
air-supplied
respirator.
Read
the
Material
Safety
Data
Sheets
(MSDSs)
and
the
manufacturers
instructions
for
metals,
consumables,
coatings,
cleaners,
and
degreasers.
Work
in
a
confined
space
only
if
it
is
well
ventilated,
or
while
wearing
an
air-supplied
respirator.
Always
have
a
trained
watch-
person
nearby.
Welding
fumes
and
gases
can
displace
alr
and
lower
the
oxygen
level
causing
injury
or
death.
Be
sure
the
breathing
air
is
safe.
Do
not
weld
in
locations
near
degreasing,
cleaning,
or
spraying
operations.
The
heat
and
rays
of
the
arc
can
react
with
vapors
to
form
highly
toxic
and
irritating
gases.
Do
not
weld
on
coated
metals,
such
as
galvanized,
lead,
or
cadmium
plated
steel,
unless
the
coating
is
removed
from
the
weld
area,
the
area
is
well
ventilated,
and
if
necessary,
while
wearing
an
air-supplied
respirator.
The
coatings
and
any
metals
containing
these
elements
can
give
off
toxic
fumes
if
welded.
a
A
Marks
a
special
safety
message.
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