Stick (Arc) Welding - Eastwood TIG200 Assembly & Operating Instructions

STICK (ARC) WELDING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH!
• Improper use of an electric Welder can cause electric shock, injury and death! Read all precautions described in the Welder
Manual to reduce the possibility of electric shock.
• Disconnect Welder from power supply before assembly, disassembly or maintenance of the torch, contact tip and when installing
or removing nozzles.
• Always wear dry, protective clothing and leather welding gloves and insulated footwear. Use suitable clothing made from durable
flame-resistant material to protect your skin.
• If other persons or pets are in the area of welding, use welding screens to protect bystanders from sparks.
• Always operate the Welder in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do not operate the Welder in humid, wet, rainy or poorly ventilated areas.
• The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically "hot" when the Welder is on. Do not allow these "hot" parts to come in
contact with your bare skin or wet clothing.
• Separate yourself from the welding circuit by using insulating mats to prevent contact from the work surface.
• Be sure that the work piece is properly supported and grounded prior to beginning an electric welding operation.
• Always attach the ground clamp to the piece to be welded and as close to the weld area as possible.
This will give the least resistance and best weld.
WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION!
• Electric welding produces sparks which can be discharged considerable distances at high velocity igniting flammable or
exploding vapors and materials.
- DO NOT operate electric arc Welder in areas where flammable or explosive vapors are present.
- DO NOT use near combustible surfaces. Remove all flammable items from the work area where welding sparks can
reach (minimum of 35 feet).
• Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby while welding.
• Use welding blankets to protect painted and or flammable surfaces; rubber weather-stripping, dash boards, engines, etc.
• Ensure power supply has properly rated wiring to handle power usage.
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS CAN BE A HEALTH HAZARD!
• The electromagnetic field that is generated during arc welding may interfere with various electrical and electronic devices such as car-
diac pacemakers. Anyone using such devices should consult with their physician prior to performing any electric welding operations.
• Exposure to electromagnetic fields while welding may have other health effects which are not known.
ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN!
• Arc rays produce intense ultraviolet radiation which can burn exposed skin and cause eye damage. Use a shield with the proper filter
(a minimum of #11) to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or when observing open arc welding
(see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1 for safety standards).
• Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your skin.
• If other persons or pets are in the area of welding, use welding screens to protect bystanders from sparks and arc rays.
FUMES AND WELDING GASES CAN BE HEALTH HAZARD!
• Fumes and gasses released during welding are hazardous. Do not breathe fumes that are produced by the welding operation.
• Prolonged inhalation of welding fumes above safety exposure limits can injure the lungs and other organs.
• Use enough ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep fumes and gases from your breathing area.
• Use an OSHA approved respirator when welding in confined spaces or where there is inadequate ventilation.
• Never weld coated materials including but not limited to: cadmium plated, galvanized, lead based paints.
HOT METAL AND TOOLS WILL BURN!
• Electric welding heats metal and tools to temperatures that will cause severe burns!
• Use protective, heat resistant gloves and clothing when using Eastwood or any other welding equipment. Never touch welded work
surface, torch tip or nozzle until they have completely cooled.
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