Multiquip SDW225SS - Manual (Page 10)

PAGE 10 —SDW-225SS WELDER/GENERATOR— OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. # 2 (10/07/05)
Backfeed to a utility system can cause
electrocution and or property damage.
NEVER connect the generator to a
building's electrical system without a
transfer switch or other approved device.
All installations should be performed by
a
licensed electrician in accordance
with all applicable laws and electrical
codes. Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or burn causing serious
injury or even death!
NEVER insert any objects into
the output receptacles during
operation. This is extremely
dangerous. ALWAYS turn-off
the generators and place all
circuit breakers in the “OFF”
position when contact with the
output receptacles is required. There exist the possibility
of
electrocution, electrical shock or burn, which can
cause severe bodily harm or even death!
Welding Safety
■ ALWAYS keep welder in good, clean, dry condition.
■ ALWAYS make sure all eledtrical connections are tight, clean,
and dry.
■ ALWAYS use correct size welding cable. NEVER overload.
■ ALWAYS make sure cables, holder and connections are
properly insulated.
■ ALWAYS cut off power to welders before cleaning machine
or making internal adjustments.
■ NEVER change polarity while machine is under load.
■ ALWAYS observe normal operating care for electrical
hazards.
■ ALWAYS keep work area neat , clean, and dry.
■ ALWAYS dispose hot electrode stubs in a metal container.
■ NEVER strike an arc on a compressed gas cylinder.
■ ALWAYS protect your eyes from rays of the arc. Wear
a head shield with proper filter plates when welding.
■ ALWAYS wear welder cap and approved
safety glasses with side shields.ALWAYS use
ear protection when welding out of position or
in confined spaces.
■ ALWAYS wear protective chipping goggles when chipping
off weld slag. Chip away from your face.
■ ALWAYS wear complete body protection
such as leather gloves, an apron or sleeves
to shield against the arc rays and sparks.
Button up shirt collar.
■ ALWAYS wear dry, hole-free
insulating gloves and body protection.
Do not touch electrode with bare hand.
Do not wear wet or damaged gloves.
■ ALWAYS protect yourself from
electric shock by insulating
yourself from work and ground.
Use non-flammable, dry insulating
material if possible, or use dry
rubber mats, dry wood or plywood,
or other dry insulating material big
enough to cover your full area of
contact with the work or ground.
■ ALWAYS use a non-reflectingwelding curtain to protect others
in the area from arc rays.
■ ALWAYS make sure you work area has adequate ventilation
and plenty of fresh air. Special precautions are necessary
when welding lead, zinc, beryllium copper or cadmium.
■ ALWAYS keep your head out of the fumes.
Do not breathe the fumes. Use enough
ventilation, exhaust at the arc, or both, to keep
fumes and gases from your breathing zone
and the general area.
■ ALWAYS use enough forced ventilation
or loca exhaust (forced suction) at the
arc to remove the fumes from your
breathing area.
SDW-225SS — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION