Electrical Safety; Fire Prevention - Husky ST80 Guía De Uso Y Cuidado

Safety Information (continued)
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Make sure you are in a proper position while operating the
welder. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times, which enables better control of the welder in
unexpected situation.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING: Improper use of welding machines will cause
electric shock. Electric shock can kill. To reduce the risks,
the operator should read, understand and follow the safety
instructions. Bystanders in the area should also follow the
safety instructions under the guidance of operator.
□ Do not expose welding machine to rain or come in contact
with a wet surface. Water entering a machine will increase
the risk of electric shock.
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Do not make contact with any welding current circuits such
as ground clamps, electrodes, welding wires, MIG/TIG guns,
workpieces, any metal parts/conductive materials in contact
with electrode holder/workpieces.
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Do not make contact with any grounded metal surfaces such
as metal pipes, radiators and refrigerators. There will be an
increased risk of electric shock when your body is grounded.

FIRE PREVENTION

WARNING: Failure to protect combustible materials against
welding sparks, hot slag and hot spatters can cause re and
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 y.
If the minimum 35 feet distance requirement cannot be met,
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Stay alert when operating a welding machine. Do not use a
machine while you are tired or under the in uence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. Avoid unintentional starting.
□ Make sure you read the user manual and are well prepared
before welding.
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Ensure power is disconnected before setting up any TIG
torch/MIG gun/electrode holder, adjustment and services.
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Do not abuse any cords. Never carry, pull or unplug the
welder by its cord. Keep any cords away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
could increase the risk of electric shock.
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Inspect the welder before using it. Do not weld if you
observe any damaged and cracked parts, including but not
limited to damaged/cracked cables, electrode holders,
ground clamps and so on. Replace them before using the
welder.
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Use an extension cord speci c for outdoor use when
operating a welder outdoors.
□ Do not point torches/welding guns at people when
torches/welding guns are energized. Do not point MIG gun at
your eyes in any situation.
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Do not weld in damp area or when welding equipment is in
contact with water or wet surface.
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Do not weld when body or clothes are wet.
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.
□ 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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