ESAB Caddy Arc 251i Instruction Manual page 15

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Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precausions when welding.
Ask for your employer's safety practices which should be based on manufacturers' hazard data.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
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Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
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Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
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Ensure your working stance is safe.
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FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health
Keep your head out of the fumes.
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Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone
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and the general area.
ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin.
Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective
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clothing.
Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
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FIRE HAZARD
Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
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NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing
Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
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Warn bystanders of the risk.
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MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
Read and understand the instruction manual before installing or operating.
WARNING!
Do not use the power source for thawing frozen pipes.
CAUTION!
Read and understand the instruction manual before
installing or operating.
CAUTION!
This product is solely intended for arc welding.
CAUTION!
Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations where
the electrical power is provided by the public low- -voltage supply
system. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnic
compatibility of class A equipment in those locations, due to conducted
as well as radiated disturbances.
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WARNING
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
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