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Do not touch welder, attempt to turn welder on or off if any part of the
body or clothing is moist or if you are in physical contact with water or
moisture.
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Do not attempt to plug the welder into the power source if any part of
body or clothing is moist, or if you are in physical contact with water or
moisture.
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Do not connect welder ground clamp to or weld on electrical conduit.
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Do not alter power cord or power cord plug in any way.
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Do not attempt to plug the welder into the power source if the ground
prong on power cord plug is bent over, broken off, or missing.
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Do not allow the welder to be connected to the power source or attempt
to weld if the welder, welding cables, welding site, or welder power cord
are exposed to any form of atmospheric precipitation, or salt water spray.
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Do not carry coiled welding cables around shoulders, or any other part of
the body, when they are plugged into the welder.
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Do not modify any wiring, ground connections, switches, or fuses in this
welding equipment.
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Wear welding gloves to help insulate hands from welding circuit.
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Keep all liquid containers far enough away from the welder and work area
so that if spilled, the liquid can not possibly come in contact with any part
of the welder or electrical welding circuit.
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replace any cracked or damaged parts that are insulated or act as
insulators such as welding cables, power cord, or electrode holder
IMMeDIaTelY.
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EMF INFORMATION
WARNING: Welding current will cause electromagnetic fields as it flows
through welding cables and internal wiring. There has been and continues
to be some concern and research about such fields. Until the final
conclusions of the research are reached, you may wish to minimize your
exposure to electromagnetic fields when welding or cutting.
To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace:
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Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them.
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arrange cables to one side and away from you.
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Do not coil or drape cables around your body.
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Keep welding power source and cables as far away from you as practical.
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connect work clamp to work piece as close to the weld as possible.
About Pacemakers: Pacemaker wearers consult your doctor prior to
using any welding equipment. If cleared by your doctor, then following the
above procedures is recommended.
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