Tweco 300 S Arcmaster - Manual (Page 7)

ARCMASTER ® 300 S
March 31, 2006 1-1
SECTION 1:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
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WARNING
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS KEEP AWAY UNTIL
CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR. DO NOT LOSE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. READ OPERATING/INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING
OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
Welding products and welding processes can cause serious injury or death, or damage to other equipment or property, if the operator does not strictly
observe all safety rules and take precautionary actions.
Safe practices have developed from past experience in the use of welding and cutting. These practices must be learned through study and training before
using this equipment. Some of these practices apply to equipment connected to power lines; other practices apply to engine driven equipment. Anyone
not having extensive training in welding and cutting practices should not attempt to weld.
Safe practices are outlined in the American National Standard Z49.1 entitled: SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING. This publication and other guides to what
you should learn before operating this equipment are listed at the end of these safety precautions. HAVE ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE,
AND REPAIR WORK PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PEOPLE.
1.01 Arc Welding Hazards
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks or
severe burns. The electrode and work circuit is electrically
live whenever the output is on. The input power circuit and
machine internal circuits are also live when power is on. In
semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the wire, wire reel,
drive roll housing, and all metal parts touching the welding
wire are electrically live. Incorrectly installed or improperly
grounded equipment is a hazard.
1. Do not touch live electrical parts.
2. Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection.
3. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulating mats or
covers.
4. Disconnect input power or stop engine before installing or servicing
this equipment. Lock input power disconnect switch open, or remove
line fuses so power cannot be turned on accidentally.
5. Properly install and ground this equipment according to its Owner’s
Manual and national, state, and local codes.
6. Turn off all equipment when not in use. Disconnect power to equipment
if it will be left unattended or out of service.
7. Use fully insulated electrode holders. Never dip holder in water to cool it
or lay it down on the ground or the work surface. Do not touch holders
connected to two welding machines at the same time or touch other
people with the holder or electrode.
8. Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly spliced cables.
9. Do not wrap cables around your body.
10. Ground the workpiece to a good electrical (earth) ground.
11. Do not touch electrode while in contact with the work (ground)
circuit.
12. Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or replace damaged parts
at once.
13. In confi ned spaces or damp locations, do not use a welder with AC
output unless it is equipped with a voltage reducer. Use equipment
with DC output.
14. Wear a safety harness to prevent falling if working above fl oor level.
15. Keep all panels and covers securely in place.
WARNING
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin; NOISE can damage
hearing. Arc rays from the welding process produce intense
heat and strong ultraviolet rays that can burn eyes and skin.
Noise from some processes can damage hearing.
1. Wear a welding helmet fi tted with a proper shade of fi lter (see ANSI
Z49.1 listed in Safety Standards) to protect your face and eyes when
welding or watching.
2. Wear approved safety glasses. Side shields recommended.
3. Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from fl ash and
glare; warn others not to watch the arc.
4. Wear protective clothing made from durable, fl ame-resistant material
(wool and leather) and foot protection.
5. Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs if noise level is high.