Longevity MIGWELD 140 - Manual (Page 15)

MigWeld 140 140 AMP MIG Welder
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WARNING ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS
WARNING: THIS WELDING MACHINE MUST BE CONNECTED TO POWER SOURCE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE BEFORE DISASSEMBLY OF THE TORCH
WARNING: THE SHIELD NOZZLE MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO OPERATION OF THE TORCH
WARNING: ALL INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE PREFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONS ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL,
STATE AND LOCAL CODES ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
Improper use of electric arc welders can cause electric shock, injury and death! Take all precautions described in
this manual to reduce the possibility of electric shock.
The MigWeld140 power switch is to be in the OFF (“O”) position when installing work cable and gun and when
connecting power cord to input power.
Always wear dry, protective clothing and welding gloves and insulated footwear.
Always operate the welder in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area. Do not operate the welder in humid, wet, rainy
or poorly ventilated areas.
Be sure that the work piece is properly supported and grounded prior to beginning the electric arc welding
operation.
The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do not touch these
“hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing.
Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical (earth) ground.
FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous.
Do not breathe fumes that are produced by the arc welding operation. These fumes are dangerous.
Keep the head and face out of the welding fumes.
Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and cause injury or death. Always use enough ventilation.
WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion.
Do not operate electric arc welder in areas where flammable or
explosive vapors.
Always keep a fire extinguisher accessible while performing arc-
welding operations.
ARC RAYS can burn.
Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your
eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing
open arc welding.
Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to
protect your skin and that of your helpers from the rays.
Protect other nearby personnel with suitable non-flammable
screening or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose themselves