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PREPARATION OF THE WORKING AREA

The working area must be sufficiently spacious, not humid, and well-ventilated

as to avoid any fumes which develop from the welding process and from

incidental material adhering to the pieces to be welded (oils, paints, tars...)

which may cause danger to the operator.

Avoid welding storage tanks which may contain flammable residuals.

ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR MIG WELDING

1. ALWAYS ensure that there is full free air circulating around the outer casing

of the machine and that the louvres are unobstructed.

2. The welding arc can seriously damage your eyes. Both operator and

spectators must ALWAYS use a proper welding face shield or helmet with

suitable filter lenses. Proper gloves and working clothes should be worn at

all times.

3. ALWAYS check that the pressure regulator and gauges (where fitted), are

working correctly. DO NOT lubricate the regulator.

4. ALWAYS use the correct regulator. Regulators are designed to be used with

specific gases.

5. ALWAYS inspect the torch hose before use to ensure it is in good condition.

6. ALWAYS keep the free length of the torch hose outside the work area.

7. ALWAYS remove all flammable materials from the welding area.

8. NEVER remove any of the cover panels unless the machine is

disconnected from the power supply and never use the machine with any

of the panels removed.

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN BE FATAL. A PERSON QUALIFIED IN FIRST

AID SHOULD ALWAYS BE PRESENT IN THE WORKING AREA. IF PERSON IS

UNCONSCIOUS AND ELECTRIC SHOCK IS SUSPECTED, DO NOT TOUCH

THE PERSON IF HE OR SHE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WELDER OR CABLES.

DISCONNECT THE WELDER FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND THEN USE FIRST

AID. DRY WOOD, OR OTHER INSULATING MATERIAL CAN BE USED TO

MOVE CABLES, IF NECESSARY, AWAY FROM THE PERSON.