Fire Hazard; Introduction - ESAB EMP235ic Manuel D'instructions

2 INTRODUCTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
• Install and ground the unit in accordance with applicable standards
• Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet
gloves, or wet clothing
• Insulate yourself from the ground and the workpiece
• Ensure your working position is safe
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to your health
• Keep your head out of the fumes
• Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and
gases away from your breathing zone and the general area
ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin
• Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding darkening
screen and filter lens, and wear protective clothing
• Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains

FIRE HAZARD

• Sparks (spatter) can cause a fire. Therefore, make sure that there are
no flammable/combustible materials nearby
• Take steps to monitor the work area for fugitive sparks that could
cause a fire, either immediately or after smoldering over time
NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing
Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection with the
appropriate level of noise reduction/hearing protection.
MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
WARNING!
Do not use the power source for thawing frozen pipes.
CAUTION!
This product is solely intended for arc welding.
ESAB has an assortment of welding accessories and personal protection equipment
for purchase. For ordering information, contact your local ESAB dealer or visit us on
our website.
2 INTRODUCTION
The ESAB EM and EMP product family is a new generation of MIG and multi-process
(MIG/Stick/TIG) welding power sources.
All Rebel power sources are designed to match the needs of the user. They are tough,
durable and portable, providing excellent arc performance across a variety of welding
applications.
The EMP features a 4.3 in. (11 cm) color TFT user interface display which provides quick and
easy selection of weld process and parameters, suitable for both newly trained and
intermediate level users. For more advanced users a number of functions could be
introduced and customized to give maximum flexibility.
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