Chicago Electric 6271 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual page 4

19. Maintenance. For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly
by a qualified technician.
20. Use proper size and type extension cord. If an extension cord is required, it must be
of the proper size and type to supply the correct current to the tool without heating up.
Otherwise, the extension cord could melt and catch fire, or cause electrical damage to
the tool. This tool requires use of an 220 VAC extension cord of 20 amps minimum
capability (up to 30 feet), with wire size rated at 10 AWG. Longer extension cords require
larger size wire. If you are using the tool outdoors, use an extension cord rated for
outdoor use (signified by "WA" on the jacket).
21. Pacemaker safety warning. People with pacemakers should consult with their
physician(s) before using this product; operation of equipment in close proximity to a
heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.
Note: Performance of this tool may vary depending on variations in local line voltage. Exten-
sion cord usage may also affect tool performance.
Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under-
stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be
built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Arc Welding Safety Warnings and Precautions
1. Avoid electrical shock. Do not permit electrically live parts, cables, or electrodes to
contact skin, clothing, or gloves. Protective clothing should be free of holes, dry, and
ANSI approved.
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 secure. Do not weld unless you are insulated from ground
and the work piece.
2. Avoid breathing fumes or gases. They can cause serious health problems. Use an
active ventilation system directly above the welding area. Keep your head out of the
fumes.
3. Avoid eye and body damage. Arc rays and infrared radiation can injure eyes and burn
skin. Wear ANSI approved 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.
4. Know proper arc welding practices. Read and understand this instruction manual,
and well as your employer's safety practices for arc welding.
5. Avoid fire and explosion. Remove flammable and explosive material from at least 35
feet from the welding arc to prevent welding sparks or molten metal from starting a fire.
Keep a type ABC fire extinguisher within easy reach. Thoroughly clean the object being
welded of any paint, grease, or other foreign material.
6. This product, when used for welding and similar applications, produces chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq. )
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