ESAB CIGWELD WeldSkill 205AC/DC Operating Manual page 10

WARNING
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin; NOISE can
damage hearing.
Arc rays from the welding process produce in-
tense heat and strong ultraviolet rays that can
burn eyes and skin. Noise from some processes
can damage hearing.
1. Use a Welding Helmet or Welding Faceshield
fitted with a proper shade of filter (see ANSI
Z49.1 and AS 1674 listed in Safety Standards)
to protect your face and eyes when welding or
watching.
Recommended Protective Filters for Electric Welding
Description of Process
Manual Metal Arc Welding - covered
electrodes (MMAW)
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GWAW)
(MIG) other than Aluminium and
Stainless Steel
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
(MIG) Aluminium and Stainless Steel
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
(TIG)
Flux-cored Arc Welding (FCAW) -with
or without shielding gas.
Air - Arc Gouging
Plasma - Arc Cutting
Plasma - Arc Spraying
Plasma - Arc Welding
Submerged - Arc Welding
Resistance Welding
Refer to standard AS/NZS 1338.1:1992 for comprehensive information regarding the above table.
GENERAL INFORMATION
2. Wear approved safety glasses. Side shields
recommended.
3. Use protective screens or barriers to protect
others from flash and glare; warn others not to
watch the arc.
4. Wear protective clothing made from durable,
flame-resistant material (wool and leather) and
foot protection.
5. Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs if noise
level is high.
6. Never wear contact lenses while welding.
Approximate Range of
Welding Current in Amps
Less than or equal to 100
100 to 200
200 to 300
300 to 400
Greater than 400
Less than or equal to 150
150 to 250
250 to 300
300 to 400
Greater than 400
Less than or equal to 250
250 to 350
Less than or equal to 100
100 to 200
200 to 250
250 to 350
Greater than 350
Less than or equal to 300
300 to 400
400 to 500
Greater than 500
Less than or equal to 400
50 to 100
100 to 400
400 to 800
—
Less than or equal to 20
20 to 100
100 to 400
400 to 800
—
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1-2
Minimum Shade Number of
Filter(s)
8
10
11
12
13
10
11
12
13
14
12
13
10
11
12
13
14
11
12
13
14
12
10
12
14
15
8
10
12
14
2(5)
Safety Spectacles or eye
shield
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