Important Safety Information; General Safety - Chicago Electric MIG 180 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Safety ......................................................... 2
Setup .......................................................... 7
Specifications ............................................. 7
Basic Welding ............................................ 15

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

General Safety

PROTECT yourself and others. Read and understand this information.
1. Before use, read and understand
manufacturer's instructions,
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's),
employer's safety practices, and ANSI Z49.1.
2. Keep out of reach of children.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating.
3. Place the welder on a stable location before use.
If it falls while plugged in, severe injury,
electric shock, or fire may result.
4. Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
5. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a welder.
Do not use a welder while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating welders
may result in serious personal injury.
6. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are
prepared to begin work before turning on the Welder.
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WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Welding Tips .............................................. 23
Maintenance .............................................. 27
Parts List and Diagrams ............................ 30
Warranty .................................................... 32
will result in death or serious injury.
could result in death or serious injury.
7. Never leave the Welder unattended while
energized. Turn power off if you have to leave.
8. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
9. This product, when used for welding and similar
applications, contains or produces a chemical
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
10. Handling the cord on this product will expose
you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
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