Chicago Electric 97503 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual page 6

• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked
on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to
avoid electrical shock.
• Any power cord must be properly
grounded. Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) should also be
implemented – it prevents sustained
electrical shock.
11. WARNING: This product, when used
for welding, plasma cutting, soldering,
or similar applications, produces
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code §
25249.5, et seq.)
12. Cylinders can explode
when damaged:
• Never weld on a pressurized or a
closed cylinder.
• Never lay a welding torch on a
cylinder.
• Never allow a welding electrode to
touch the cylinder.
• Keep cylinders away from any
electrical circuits, including welding
circuits.
• Keep protective cap in place over
the valve except when the cylinder
is in use.
• Use only correct gas shielding
equipment designed specifically
for the type of welding you will do.
Maintain this equipment properly.
• Protect gas cylinders from heat,
being struck, physical damage,
slag, flames, sparks, and arcs.
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• Always use proper procedures to
move cylinders.
13. Prevent eye injury and
burns. Wearing and using
ANSI-approved personal
safety clothing and safety
devices reduce the risk for
injury.
• Wear ANSI-approved safety eye
goggles underneath welding eye
protection featuring at least a
Number 10 shade lens rating.
• Leather leggings, fire resistant
shoes or boots should be worn
when using this product. Do not
wear pants with cuffs, shirts with
open pockets, or any clothing that
can catch and hold molten metal or
sparks.
• Keep clothing free of grease,
oil, solvents, or any flammable
substances. Wear dry, insulating
gloves and protective clothing.
• Wear an approved head covering
to protect the head and neck. Use
aprons, cape, sleeves, shoulder
covers, and bibs designed and
approved for welding and cut ting
procedures.
• When welding/cutting overhead
or in confined spaces, wear flame
resistant ear plugs or ear muffs to
keep sparks out of ears.
14. Prevent accidental fires.
Remove any combustible
material from the work
area.
• When possible, move the work to a
location well away from combustible
materials. If relocation is not
possible, protect the combustibles
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