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SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS –
Protect yourself and others from injury—read, follow, and save these important safety
precautions and operating instructions.
1-1.
Symbol Usage
DANGER! – Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or ex-
plained in the text.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seri-
ous injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in
the text.
NOTICE – Indicates statements not related to personal injury.
�
Indicates special instructions.
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and
HOT PARTS hazards. Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions to
avoid these hazards.
1-2.
Arc Welding Hazards
The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to call attention to and
identify possible hazards. When you see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related
instructions to avoid the hazard. The safety information given below is only a sum-
mary of the more complete safety information found in the Principal Safety Standards.
Read and follow all Safety Standards.
Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and repair this equipment. A
qualified person is defined as one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certifi-
cate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experi-
ence, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating
to the subject matter, the work, or the project and has received safety training to rec-
ognize and avoid the hazards involved.
During operation, keep everybody, especially children, away.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultra-
violet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the
weld.
� Wear a welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter to protect your face
and eyes when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1 listed in Principal Safety
Standards). Refer to Lens Shade Selection table in Section 1-4.
� Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your helmet.
� Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash, glare, and sparks; warn others
not to watch the arc.
� Wear body protection made from leather or flame-resistant clothing (FRC). Body protection in-
cludes oil-free clothing such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and
a cap.
READ BEFORE USING
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