Tig Welder Safety Warnings - Chicago Electric 98233 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

proved for the specific hazards in the
work area.
4. power tool use and care
a. do not force the power tool. use
the correct power tool for your ap-
plication. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
b. do not use the power tool if the
switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be con-
trolled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
c. disconnect the plug from the
power source from the power tool
before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to oper-
ate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e. Maintain power tools. check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
power tool's operation. If dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
f. keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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g. use the power tool, accessories
and tool bits etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations differ-
ent from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
5. Service
a. have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.

TIG welder Safety warnings

1. Connection of a plug to this unit
must only be performed by a certi-
fied electrician.
2. Do not exceed 20 PSI for shielding
gas; 10 PSI is recommended.
3. Avoid electrical shock. Do not per-
mit electrically live parts, cables, or
electrodes to contact skin, clothing, or
gloves. Wear ANSI-approved protec-
tive clothing. This unit draws enough
current to cause serious injury or
death. Before turning the welder on,
check the electrode holder to be sure
that there are no protruding screws,
and that all insulation is secure. Do
not weld unless you are insulated
from ground and the work piece.
4. Avoid eye and body damage. Arc
rays and infrared radiation can injure
eyes and burn skin. Wear ANSI ap-
proved eye and body protection. Do
not allow viewing by visitors without
proper eye and body protection. Use
a Face Shield with arc shaded filter
plate.
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