Safety Information (continued)
FIRE PREVENTION
WARNING: Failure to protect combustible materials against
welding sparks, hot slag and hot spatters can cause
even explosion. Fire and explosion can cause death, injury
and property damage. To reduce the risks, please read,
understand and follow the safety instructions.
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Check the area before welding. Ensure the work area is
checked and cleared of combustible and ammable
materials. A minimum distance of 35 feet (10 meters) is
required between work area and combustibles because 35
feet is an average distance welding sparks and slags can
f the minimum 35 feet distance requirement cannot be
met, protect consumable/ ammable materials with re
resistant covers or shields.
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Do not weld or cut on or near materials with combustible
coating or combustible internal substance, such as
materials in walls or ceilings, without any approved methods
to eliminate the hazard.
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Do not weld or cut in areas (such as gas station) where the
air may contain ammable substances such as combustible
dust, gas, or liquid vapors.
USE AND CARE
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Ensure you choose the right welder model and welding
mode recommended for your application. Use the welder
and accessories in compliance with these instructions.
Operating a welder under improper conditions could cause
unpredictable safety issues.
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Have your welder serviced by a quali ed service person if
you encountered problems.
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Do not wear gloves, hair preparations, shoes and other
clothing that contains oil, grease, or other ammable
substances. Wear re-resistant protective clothing to protect
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upper and lower body against re and heat. Protective
clothing includes but is not limited to leather gloves, heavy
long sleeve and cuf ess shirts, heavy and cuf ess pants,
high-topped shoes and helmet.
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Do not dispose of hot slag in containers holding combustible
materials. Keep a re extinguisher nearby and know how to
use it.
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Follow requirements in OSHA and NFPA for hot work and
have an extinguisher nearby.
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When nished welding, do not leave without a check for
evidence of potential re. Overlooked smoke or ame have
risks to cause re hazard. Check and make sure the welding
areas are free of sparks, slags, and ames before leaving
the welding area.
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Store idle welders out of reach of children. Do not allow
people who are unfamiliar with the welder and operational
instructions to operate the welder. Ignorance of any safety
instructions or operational guidance will result in potential
safety risk.
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Replace damaged parts immediately before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained welders.
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