Safety Guidelines - Definitions; General Safety - Porter Cable 55000 Manual De Instrucciones

It is important for you to read and understand this manual� The information it contains relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS� The symbols below are used to help you
recognize this information�
SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety�
PROHIBITION
WEAR EYE PROTECTION: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields�
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL: To reduce the risk of injury, user and all
bystanders must read and understand instruction manual before using this product�
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
DANGER
result in death or serious injury�
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
WARNING
result in death or serious injury�
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
CAUTION
result in minor or moderate injury�
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
NOTICE
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage�
The solar-powered Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet is suitable for most welding applications� This
helmet's 1/25,000-second switch time automatically darkens the lens the moment you start welding�
No matter what shade the filter is set to, the UV/IR protection is always present�
ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN
1� Before welding, always inspect helmet and auto-darkening filter (ADF) to be sure they are fitted
properly and in good condition�
2� Keep the sensors, solar cell and filter lens clean� Clean the filter cartridge using a soap water
solution and soft cloth� Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning detergent�
3� Do not weld in the overhead position while using this helmet�
4� Inspect the filter lens frequently and immediately replace any scratched, cracked, or pitted filter
lens or cover lenses�
5� Always wear safety glasses or goggles under the welding helmet, and protective clothing to
protect your skin from radiation, burns and spatter�

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

GENERAL SAFETY

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