Safety Information - Eastwood TIG200 Instructions Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
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• 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.
• 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 within 35 feet of the welding area.
• 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.
• The electromagnetic field that is generated during arc welding may interfere with various electrical and electronic devices such as
cardiac 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.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH!
WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION!
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS CAN BE A HEALTH HAZARD!
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