Longevity MIGWELD 140 - Manual (Page 14)

MigWeld 140 140 AMP MIG Welder
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WARNING: The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be
understood, by the operator, that common sense and caution are factors, which cannot
be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
ARC WELDER SAFETY WARNINGS AND PERCAUTIONS
Warning: This product, when used for welding and similar applications, produces
chemicals to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
Avoid electrical shock. Do not permit electrically live parts,
cables, or electrodes to contact skin, clothing or gloves.
Protective clothing should be hole free, dry and ANSI
approved. This unit draws enough current to cause serious
injury or death. Before turning the welder on, check the
welder gun to be sure that there are no protruding screw
heads and that all insulation is secure. Do not weld unless
you are insulated from the ground and the work piece.
Avoid breathing fumes or gases. These gases can cause
serious health problems. Use an active ventilation system
directly above the welding area. Keep your head out of the
fumes.
Avoid eye and body damage. Arc rays and infrared radiation
can cause injury to the eyes and burn the skin. Wear ANSI approved eye and body protection. Do not allow
viewing by visitors without proper eye and body protection.
Know proper arc welding practices. Read and understand the manufacture’s instructions, as well as your
employer’s safety practices for arc welding.
Connect only to a code approved power source. Connect only to a grounding power source conforming to the
National Electrical Code and Local Codes.
Avoid fire and explosion. Remove flammable and explosive material to a minimum of 35 feet from the welding
arc to prevent welding sparks or molten metal from starting a fire. Keep a type ABC fire extinguisher within
easy reach. Thoroughly clean the object being welded of any paint, grease or other foreign material.
Avoid being burned. Always wear ANSI approved welding gear: eye wear, leather gloves, leather apron and
shoes.