Campbell Hausfeld WS0970 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual page 2

Shielded Metal Arc Welder
G Always shut the equipment off and
General Safety
unplug the power prior to moving
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the unit.
G Before starting or servicing any G Always attach the work lead first.
electric arc welder, read and
G Verify that the work piece is
understand all instructions. Failure
securely grounded.
to follow safety precautions or
G Always shut off electric arc welding
instructions can cause equipment
equipment when not in use and
damage and or serious personal
remove the electrode from the holder.
injury or death.
G Never allow any part of the body to
G All installation, maintenance, repair
touch the electrode and ground or
and operation of this equipment
grounded work piece at the same time.
should be performed by qualified
G Awkward welding conditions and
persons only in accordance with
positions can be electrically hazardous.
national, state, and local codes.
When crouching, kneeling or at
WARNING
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elevations, be sure to insulate all
Improper use of electric arc
conductive parts, wear appropriate
welders can cause electric
protective clothing, and take
shock, injury, and death!
Take all precautions precautions to prevent injury from falls.
described in this manual to reduce the
G Never attempt to use this
possibility of electric shock.
equipment at current settings or
G Verify that all components of the
duty cycles higher than those
arc welder are clean and in good
specified on the equipment labels.
condition prior to operating the
G Never use an electric arc welder to
welder. Be sure that the insulation
thaw frozen pipes.
on all cables, electrode holders, and
power cords is not damaged.
WARNING
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Always repair or replace damaged
Flying sparks and hot metal
components before operating the
can cause injury. As welds
welder. Always keep welder panels,
cool, slag can be thrown off.
shields, etc. in place when operating Take all precautions described in this
manual to reduce the possibility of
the welder.
injury from flying sparks and hot metal.
G Always wear dry protective clothing
G Wear ANSI approved face shield or
and welding gloves, and insulated
safety glasses with side shield
footwear.
protection when chipping or
G Always operate the welder in a
grinding metal parts.
clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do
G Wear ear plugs when welding
not operate the welder in humid,
overhead to prevent spatter or slag
wet, rainy, or poorly ventilated
from falling into ears.
areas.
G Be sure that the work piece is
WARNING
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properly supported and grounded
Electric arc welding
prior to beginning any electric arc operations produce intense
light and heat and ultraviolet
welding operation.
(UV) rays. This intense light and UV rays
G Coiled welding cable should be spread
can cause injury to eyes and skin. Take
all precautions described in this manual
out before use to avoid overheating
to reduce the possibility of injury to
and damage to insulation.
eyes and skin.
Never immerse the
DANGER
!
G All persons operating this
electrode or
electrode holder in water. If the welder
equipment or in the area while
becomes wet for any reason, be
equipment is in use must wear
absolutely certain that it is completely
protective welding gear including:
clean and dry prior to attempting use!
welding helmet or shield with at
least shade 10, flame resistant
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clothing, leather welding gloves,
and full foot protection.
Never look at arc
WARNING
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welding operations
without eye protection as described
above. Never use a shade filter lens
that is cracked, broken, or rated below
number 10. Warn others in the area not
to look at the arc.
WARNING
!
Electric arc welding
operations cause sparks and
heat metal to temperatures
that can cause severe burns! Use
protective gloves and clothing when
performing any metal working
operation. Take all precautions
described in this manual to reduce the
possibility of skin and clothing burns.
G Make sure that all persons in the
welding area are protected from
heat, sparks, and ultraviolet rays.
Use additional face shields and
flame resistant barriers as needed.
G Never touch work pieces until
completely cooled.
WARNING
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Heat and sparks produced
during electric arc welding
and other metal working
operations can ignite flammable and
explosive materials! Take all
precautions described in this manual to
reduce the possibility of flames and
explosions.
G Remove all flammable materials
within 35 feet (10.7 meters) of
welding arc. If removal is not
possible, tightly cover flammable
materials with fire proof covers.
G Do not operate any electric arc
welder in areas where flammable or
explosive vapors may be present.
G Take precautions to be sure that
flying sparks and heat do not cause
flames in hidden areas, cracks,
behind bulkheads, etc.
WARNING
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Fire hazard! Do not weld on
containers or pipes that
contain or have contained
flammable materials or gaseous or
liquid combustibles.
WARNING
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Arc welding closed cylinders
or containers such as tanks
or drums can cause
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Modelo WS0970
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