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SAFETY
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. The operator must follow basic precautions
to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Keep this manual for safety warnings, precautions, operating or inspection and maintenance instructions.
HAZARD DEFINITIONS
Please familiarize yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A notice is an alert that there is a possibility of
property damage, injury or death if certain instructions are not followed.
DANGER!
This notice indicates an immediate and specific hazard that will result in severe personal injury or
death if the proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING!
This notice indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice that could result in severe personal injury or
death if the proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION!
This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury if
proper practices are not taken.
NOTICE!
This notice indicates that a specific hazard or unsafe practice will result in equipment or property
damage, but not personal injury.
WORK AREA
1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well lit and free of distractions.
2. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.
3. Store tools properly in a safe and dry location. Keep tools out of the reach of children.
4. Do not install or use in the presence of flammable gases, dust or liquids.
5. Check that the work area is free from fires, sparks or hot debris before leaving.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING! Wear personal protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or American
National Standards Institute (ANSI).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
1. Non-skid footwear is recommended to maintain footing and balance in the work environment.
2. Steel toe footwear or steel toe caps to prevent injury from falling objects.
HEAD PROTECTION
DANGER! Never look directly at the welding arc without the proper protection. The light can cause flash burn
damage and impair vision. Although treatment is possible, multiple occurrences can result in permanent eye
damage.
1. Protect your eyes from welding light by wearing a welder's helmet fitted with a filter shade suitable for the type of
welding you are doing. The welding process produces intense white light, infrared and ultraviolet light, these arc
rays can burn both eyes and skin.
a. Consult the Welding Shade Guide in Appendix A for the minimum shade to protect the eyes based on the
amperage and type of welding.
2. An opaque helmet will protect against the ultraviolet or infrared light. A helmet will also protect against ejected hot
material and slag.
3. Wear a fire-resistant head covering like a skull cap or balaclava hood to protect your head when the faceplate is
down or when using a welding hand shield.
4. Wear safety goggles beneath the welding helmet or behind the hand shield. The cooling weld bead may fragment or
eject slag that can damage the eyes, when the helmet or hand shield is not in place.
5. Wear ear plugs when welding overhead to prevent spatter or slag from falling into ear.
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