Pro-Tec Welding PRO-TEC 215 MP Operating Manual page 6

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ARC RAYS can injure eyes and burn skin
Arc rays from the welding process pro-
duce intense heat and strong ultraviolet
rays that can burn eyes and skin.

Wear a welding helmet fitted with a proper
shade of filter (see ANSI Z49.1 listed in
Safety Standards) to protect your face and
eyes when welding or watching.
 Wear approved safety glasses with side shields (ANSI Z87.1).
 Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and
glare; warn others not to watch the arc.
 Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant
material (wool and leather) and foot protection.
NOISE can damage hearing
Noise from some processes can damage
hearing.
 Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs for
high noise levels environments.
FLYING SPARKS can injure
Flying sparks and hot metal can cause
injury. Chipping and grinding cause flying
metal.

Wear approved face shield and safety gog-
gles.

Wear proper body protection to protect skin

Sparks can cause fire, remove all flammable materials within 35 ft
(10.7 m) of the working zone.
HOT PARTS can burn
Welded parts, cut metal, ground clamp,
electrode stud or torch parts can burn
bare skin when hot.

Don't touch hot parts with bare skin.

To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or
wear heavy, insulated welding gloves and
clothing to prevent burns.
EQUIPMENT OVERHEATING
Power Source casing, terminals, cables,
ground clamp, electrode stub or torch parts
can cause injury when overheated.

Allow cooling period before touching
equipment.

Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.
 Reduce amperage and/or arc on time before starting to weld
again.

Do not block or filter air vent to Power Source.
Eye protection filter shade selector numbers for welding or cutting (goggles or helmet)
Welding or Cutting operation
Shielded Metal-Arc Welding
(SMAW; STICK)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(GTAW; TIG)
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW; MIG)
and
Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW; MIG)
* As a rule of thumb, start with a shade that is too dark to see the weld or cut zone. Then go to a lighter shade which gives sufficient view of the
weld zone without going below the minimum. This Lens Shade Selector Guide was adapted from ANSI Z49.1, 2012.
Operating Manual No: PWOM-215/250MP-001
 If inside, ventilate the area and/or use local exhaust at the arc to
 If ventilation is poor, use an approved air-supplied respirator.
 Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and the manufacturer's
 Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while

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 Always ventilate confined spaces or use approved air supplied
Electrode Size Arc Amperage
in. (mm)
Less than 3/32 (2.5) Less than 60
3/32 (2.5) – 5/32 (2.5 – 4.0)
5/32 – 1/4 (4.0 – 6.4)
Less than 50
–
Less than 60
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FUMES and GASES can be hazardous
FUMES and GASES can be hazardous to
your health. Welding produces fumes and
gases. Breathing these fumes and gases
can be hazardous to your health.

Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not
breathe the fumes.
remove welding fumes and gases.
instruction for metals, consumables, coatings, cleaners, coolants,
degreasers and fluxes.
wearing an air-supplied respirator. Always have an observer
trained in rescue and emergency procedures to monitor the per-
son in a confined space. Shielding gases used for welding can
displace air causing injury or death. Be sure the breathing air is
safe.
Do not weld in locations near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying
operations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with vapors to
form highly toxic and irritating gases.
Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmi-
um plated steel, unless the coating is removed from the weld area,
the area is well ventilated and if necessary, while wearing an air
supplied respirator. The coatings and any metals containing these
elements can give off toxic fumes if welded.
BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill
Shielding GAS used for wire welding can
cause asphyxiation or death in confined
places.

Shut off compressed shielding gas supply
when not in use.
respirator.
Minimum
(Amps) Filter Shade Number
7
60 – 160 8
160 – 250 10
8
50 – 150 8
150 – 500 10
7
60 – 160 10
160 – 250 10
Suggested *
Filter Shade Number
7
10
12
10
12
14
7
11
12
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