Safety - Miller Bobcat 250 Application Manual

1. Safety

WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
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MOVING PARTS can cause serious injury.
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ELECTRIC SPARKS can cause fire.
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The weld output terminals are electrically energized when the engine is
running and the contactor, if applicable, is energized.
LOW VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY can damage
electrical equipment.
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When starting or stopping, the engine has low speed which causes low
voltage and frequency.
Do not touch live electrical parts.
Use only grounded or double insulated equipment.
Stop engine before making internal inspection or reconnection.
Install and ground generator according to all applicable national, state,
and local codes.
Connect equipment grounding terminal to a proper earth ground.
Do not connect to any electrical distribution system normally supplied
by utility power unless a proper transfer switch and grounding procedure
are employed.
Have only qualified persons make electrical connections.
Use all code-required methods for shock and overcurrent protection.
Keep away from moving parts such as fans, belts, and rotors.
Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards closed and securely in place.
If using generator power only and not welding, disconnect both welding
cables to prevent live electrode from causing electric shock and fire
hazards.
Watch for fire.
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby, and know how to use it.
Turn off or unplug all electrical equipment connected to generator power
receptacles before starting or stopping the engine.
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