ESAB Caddy Arc 251i Instruction Manual page 5

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Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precausions when welding and
cutting. Ask for your employer's safety practices which should be based on manufacturers' hazard
data.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
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Install and earth the 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.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health
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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
and the general area.
ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin.
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Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective
clothing.
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Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
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Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing
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Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
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Warn bystanders of the risk.
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 electromagnetic
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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