Summary of Contents for Chicago Electric Chicago Electric Welding Torch Mini-Kit 95671
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Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating welding equipment. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed. Children should not be allowed in the work area. PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Maintain labels and nameplates on the Welding Torch Mini-Kit. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace.
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structure, as in walls or ceilings, without an approved method for eliminating the hazard. Do not dispose of hot slag in containers holding combustible materials. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it. After welding or cutting, make a thorough examination for evidence of fire.
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Always keep the Welding Hoses (7, 8) away from moving parts on the tool. Examine the Welding Hoses for cuts, burns, or worn areas before each use. If any damaged areas are found, replace the Welding Hoses immediately. Read and understand all instructions and safety precautions as outlined in the manufacturer’s manual for the material you will weld or cut.
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When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 11 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
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IMPORTANT! The Pressure Adjusting Screw on the Acetylene Regulator (not included) and the Pressure Adjusting Screw on the Oxygen Regulator (not included) should be opened slightly by turning counterclockwise to relieve pressure on the regulator diaphragms before opening the cylinder valves. If this is not done, pres- sure from the cylinders may damage the diaphragms and render the regulators inoperable.
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Depending on use, attach a Tip (1, 12, 13, 14, 15) to the Mixer (2) on the Torch Handle (5). (See Figure B.) Open the Oxygen Valve Stem (9) on the Torch Handle (5). Adjust the Oxygen Regulator to the desired working pressure. Then, close the Oxygen Valve Stem on the Torch Handle.
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING WARNING! Make sure the Welding Torch Mini-Kit is cool to the touch and disconnected from its oxygen and acetylene cylinders before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Welding Torch Mini-Kit. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged Welding Hoses (7, 8), and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.