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and the work to be performed. Use
of the Welder for operations different
from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
5.
Service
a.
Have your Welder serviced by a
qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
Specific Safety Rules
1.
Ground this Welder. This Welder
requires the attachment and use of a
uL
listed, 230 volt, grounded,
®
3-prong, electrical power Cord
plug (not included). Only a quali-
fied electrician should install the
Power Cord Plug. Never remove the
grounding prong or modify the Plug
in any way. Do not use adapter plugs
with this product.
2.
Maintain labels and nameplates on
the Welder. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
3.
Avoid electrical shock. Do not per-
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 screw
heads, and that all insulation is se-
cure. Do not weld unless you are
insulated from the ground and the
work piece.
SKU 66042
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
4.
Avoid eye and body damage. Arc
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 Face Shield with arc shaded filter
plate.
5.
Move flammable and explosive mate-
rial at least 35 feet from the welding
arc to prevent sparks or molten metal
from starting a fire. Keep a type ABC
fire extinguisher within easy reach.
Thoroughly clean the workpiece of
any paint, grease, or other foreign
material.
6.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare
to begin work before turning on the
Welder.
7.
Do not leave the Welder unattended
when it is plugged into an electrical
outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug it
from its electrical outlet before leav-
ing.
8.
Use clamps (not included) or other
practical ways to secure and support
the work piece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against
your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control.
9.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out
of reach of children.
10.
Industrial applications must follow
OSHA guidelines.
11.
People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic fields in close prox-
imity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemak-
er failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:
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