Safety Summary; Important Safety Information; Shock Hazards; Learning - Century OM-117071002 Operator's Manual

Every craftsman respects the tools with
which they work. They know that the
tools represent years of constantly
improved designs and developments.
The true craftsman also knows that tools
are dangerous if misused or abused.
Reading this operator's manual before
using the welder will enable you to do a
better, safer job. Learn the welder's
applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards peculiar to
welding.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY before attempting to
install, operate, or service this welder.
Failure to comply with these instructions
could result In personal injury and/or
property damage.
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
NOTE:
• The following safety alert symbols
identify important safety messages in
this manual.
When you see one of the symbols
shown here, be alert to the possibility
of personal injury and carefully read
the message that follows.
This symbol indicates that the
possibility of electric shock
hazard exists during the
operation of the step(s) that
follow.
This symbol indicates that the
possibility of fire hazard exists
during the operation of the
step(s) that follow.
This symbol indicates that the
helmet must be worn during
the step(s) that follow to
protect against eye damage
and burns due to flash
hazard.
This symbol indicates that the
possibility of toxic gas hazard
exists during operation of the
step(s) that follow.
This symbol indicates that the
possibility of being burned by
hot slag exists during
operation of the step(s) that
follow.
This symbol indicates that the
eye protection should be worn
to protect against flying debris
in the following step(s).
This symbol indicates that the
possibility of injury or death
exists due to improper
handling and maintenance of
compressed gas cylinders or
regulators
Published standards on safety are
available. They are listed in
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INFORMATION at the end of this
SAFETY SUMMARY.
The National Electrical Code,
Occupational Safety and Health Act
regulations, local industrial codes and
local inspection requirements also
provide a basis for equipment
installation, use, and service.
SHOCK HAZARDS
WARNING
Electric shock can kill! To reduce
the risk of death or serious injury from
shock, read, understand, and follow
the following safety instructions. In
addition, make certain that anyone
else who uses this welding
equipment, or who is a bystander in
the welding area understands and
follows these safety instructions as
well.
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