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Compressed gas cylinders contain gas under high
pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since
gas cylinders are normally part of the welding
process, be sure to treat them carefully.
CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
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Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechani-
cal shocks, physical damage, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs.
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Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary
support or cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
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Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
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Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder.
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Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
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Never weld on a pressurized cylinder
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explosion will result.
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Use only correct compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses,
and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them
and associated parts in good condition.
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Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve. Do
not stand in front of or behind the regulator when opening the valve.
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Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in
use or connected for use.
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Use the proper equipment, correct procedures, and sufficient
number of persons to lift, move, and transport cylinders.
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Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders,
associated equipment, and Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
publication P-1 listed in Safety Standards.
1-3. Additional Hazards For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.
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Do not install or place unit on, over, or near
combustible surfaces.
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Do not install unit near flammables.
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Do not overload building wiring
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be sure power supply system is
properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.
FALLING EQUIPMENT can injure.
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Use lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT running
gear, gas cylinders, or any other accessories.
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Use correct procedures and equipment of ade-
quate capacity to lift and support unit.
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If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are long enough to
extend beyond opposite side of unit.
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Keep equipment (cables and cords) away from moving vehicles
when working from an aerial location.
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Follow the guidelines in the Applications Manual for the Revised
NIOSH Lifting Equation (Publication No. 94
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110) when manu-
ally lifting heavy parts or equipment.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING
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Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.
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Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before
starting to weld again.
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Do not block or filter airflow to unit.
FLYING SPARKS can injure.
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Wear a face shield to protect eyes and face.
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Shape tungsten electrode only on grinder with
proper guards in a safe location wearing proper
face, hand, and body protection.
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Sparks can cause fires — keep flammables away.
STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.
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Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling
boards or parts.
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Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to
store, move, or ship PC boards.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
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Keep away from moving parts.
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Keep away from pinch points such as drive
rolls.
WELDING WIRE can injure.
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Do not press gun trigger until instructed to do
so.
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Do not point gun toward any part of the body,
other people, or any metal when threading
welding wire.
BATTERY EXPLOSION can injure.
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Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump
start vehicles unless it has a battery charging
feature designed for this purpose.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
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Keep away from moving parts such as fans.
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Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards
closed and securely in place.
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Have only qualified persons remove doors, panels, covers, or
guards for maintenance and troubleshooting as necessary.
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Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when maintenance is
finished and before reconnecting input power.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
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Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s
Manual carefully before installing, operating, or
servicing unit. Read the safety information at
the beginning of the manual and in each
section.
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Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
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Perform installation, maintenance, and service according to the
Owner’s Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and
local codes.
