Multiquip DAW500S - Manual (Page 6)

PAGE 6 —DAW-500S WELDER/A.C. GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/19/01)
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Failure to follow instructions in this manual
may lead to serious injury or even death! This
equipment is to be operated by trained and
qualified personnel only! This equipment is
for industrial use only.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the DAW-500S Welder/AC Generator:
GENERAL SAFETY
■ DO NOT operate or service this equipment before
reading this entire manual.
■ This equipment should not be operated by persons
under 18 years of age.
■ NEVER operate this equipment without proper
protective clothing that is flame-resistant (wool or
leather), welding shield, ventilator, steel-toed
boots and other protective devices required by
the job.
■ Protect others around the welding area with barriers and screens.
Warn others not to stare at the welding arc.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling
well due to fatigue, illness or taking medicine.
■ NEVER operate this equipment under the
influence or drugs or alcohol.
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by MQ Power for this equipment. Damage to
the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■ Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ Always check the machine for loosened threads or bolts before
starting.
■ Always refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks and
open flames.
Always use extreme caution when
working with flammable liquids. When
refueling, stop the engine and allow it
to cool. DO NOT smoke around or near
the machine. Fire or explosion could
result from fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled
on a hot engine.
■ NEVER operate the welder/AC generator in an explosive
atmosphere or near combustible materials. An explosion or
fire could result causing severe bodily harm or even death.
■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.
■ Wear protective ear muffs or ear plugs if noise level is high.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or welder/AC generator.
■ The engine of this welder/AC generator requires an adequate
free flow of cooling air. Never operate the welder/AC generator
in any enclosed or narrow area where free flow of the air is
restricted. If the air flow is
restricted it will cause serious
damage to the welder/AC
generator engine and may
cause injury to people. The
engine gives off DEADLY
carbon monoxide gas.
■ High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before adding
fuel or performing service and maintenance functions. Contact
with hot components can cause serious burns.
CAUTION:
■ DO NOT weld near flammable liquids.