GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
California Proposition 65
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
cancer (California Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.).
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wear protective gear.
Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act
Circuit Requirements
circuit while operating this equipment. Extension cords are not recommended. Blown fuses and tripped circuit breakers
can result from failure to comply with this recommendation.
Important Safety Information
Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the
product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions
could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety, operational and maintenance information. If you have any
questions, please visit www.campbellhausfeld.com for customer assistance.
General Safety
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Before starting or servicing any electric arc welder, read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow safety precautions or instructions can cause equipment damage and/or serious personal injury or
death.
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All installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of this equipment should be performed by qualified
MANUAL
persons only in accordance with national, state, and local codes.
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Verify all components of the arc welder are clean and in good condition prior to operating welder. Be
sure insulation on all cables, torch and power cord is not damaged. Always repair or replace damaged
components before operating the welder. Always keep welder panels, shields, etc. in place when
operating welder.
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Always wear dry, protective clothing, welding gloves and insulated footwear when operating unit.
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Always operate welder in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do not operate welder in humid, wet, rainy
or poorly ventilated areas.
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Be sure work piece is properly supported and grounded prior to beginning any electric arc welding
operation.
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Spread out coiled welding cable before use to avoid overheating and damage to insulation.
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Always shut equipment off and unplug power cord prior to moving the unit.
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Always attach the work lead first.
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Verify work piece is securely grounded.
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Always shut off electric arc welding equipment when not in use and cut off any excess wire from torch.
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information
This product, when used for welding, produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known
to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm) and, in some cases,
You can create dust when you cut, sand, drill or grind materials such as wood, paint, metal,
concrete, cement, or other masonry. This dust often contains chemicals known to cause cancer,
CONTAINS LEAD. MAY BE HARMFUL IF EATEN OR CHEWED. COMPLIES WITH
FEDERAL STANDARDS.
This equipment requires a dedicated 120 volts. Refer to the following chart for correct circuit
breaker or fuse rating for 120 volt models. Do not run other appliances, lights or tools on this
Always keep a fire extinguisher accessible while performing arc welding operations.
Improper use of electric arc welders can cause electric shock, injury, and death! Take all
precautions described in this manual to reduce the possibility of electric shock.
Never immerse wire or torch in water. If welder becomes wet for any reason, be absolutely
certain it is completely clean and dry before use!
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