Klutch MIG 180SG Owner's Manual page 7

Your Welding Environment
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Keep the environment you will be welding in free from flammable materials.
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Always keep a fire extinguisher accessible to your welding environment.
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Always have a qualified person install and operate this equipment.
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Make sure the area is clean, dry, and ventilated. Do not operate the welder in humid, wet, or
poorly ventilated areas.
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Always have your welder maintained by a qualified technician in accordance with local, state,
and national codes.
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Always be aware of your work environment. Be sure to keep other people, especially children,
away from you while welding.
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Keep harmful arc rays shielded from the view of others.
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Mount the welder on a secure bench or cart that will keep the welder secure and prevent it
from tipping over or falling.
Your Welder's Condition
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Check ground cables, power cords, and welding cables to be sure the insulation is not
damaged. Always replace or repair damaged components before using the welder.
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Check all components to ensure they are clean and in good operating condition before use.
Welder Use and Care
Do not operate the welder if the output cable, electrode, torch, wire, or wire feed system is wet.
Do not immerse them in water. These components and the welder must be completely dry before
attempting to use them.
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Follow the instructions in this manual.
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Keep the welder in the OFF position when not in use.
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Connect the ground lead as close to the area being welded as possible to ensure a good
ground.
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If you are in contact with the material being welded, ground, or electrode from another welder,
do not allow any body part to come in contact with the welding wire.
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Do not weld if you are in an awkward position. Always have a secure stance while welding to
prevent accidents. Wear a safety harness if working above ground.
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Do not drape cables over or around your body.
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Wear a full coverage helmet with appropriate shade (see ANSI Z87.1 safety standard) and
safety glasses while welding.
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Wear proper gloves and protective clothing to prevent your skin from being exposed to hot
metals, UV, and IR rays.
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Do not overuse or overheat your welder. Allow proper cooling time between duty cycles.
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Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts and stay away from the drive rolls.
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Do not point the torch at a body part of yours or anyone else's.
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Always use this welder in the rated duty cycle to prevent excessive heat and failure.
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