Tweco FP-260 - Manual (Page 6)

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Reduce the risk of death or serious injury from shock. Read,
understand and follow the following safety instructions. Additionally, make certain that anyone else
who uses this welding equipment, or who is a bystander in the welding area, understands and fol-
lows these safety instructions as well.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION CAN CAUSE DEATH, INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE! Reduce
the risk of death, injury or property damage from fire or explosion. Read, understand and follow the
following safety instructions. Additionally, make certain that anyone else who uses this welding
equipment, or who is a bystander in the welding area, understands and follows these safety instruc-
tions as well. Remember, welding by nature produces sparks, hot spatter, molten metal drops, hot
slag and hot metal parts that can start fires, burn skin and damage eyes.
ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN! Reduce the risk of injury from arc rays.
Read, understand and follow the following safety instructions. Additionally, make certain that any-
one else who uses this welding equipment, or who is a bystander in the welding area, understands
and follows these safety instructions as well.
FUMES, GASSES AND VAPORS CAN CAUSE DISCOMFORT, ILLNESS AND DEATH!
Reduce the risk of discomfort, illness or death. Read, understand and follow the following safety
instructions. Additionally, make certain that anyone else who uses this welding equipment, or who
is a bystander in the welding area, understands and follows these safety instructions as well.
IMPROPER HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS AND
REGULATORS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! Reduce the risk of injury or
death from compressed gasses and equipment hazards. Read, understand and follow the following
safety instructions. Additionally, make certain that anyone else who uses this welding equipment, or
who is a bystander in the welding area, understands and follows these safety instructions as well.
PROTECTIVE WELDING GASSES
1. These welders use only inert or non-flammable gases for welding arc protection. It is important to choose
the appropriate gas for the type of welding being performed.
2. DO NOT use gas from unidentified cylinders.
3. DO NOT connect the cylinder directly to the welder. Use a pressure regulator.
4. Make sure the pressure regulator and the gauges function properly.
5. DO NOT lubricate the regulator with oil or grease.
6. Each regulator is designed for use with a specific gas. Make sure the regulator is designed for the protective
gas being used.
7. DO NOT use damaged cylinders.
8. Make sure that the cylinder is safely secured tightly to the welder with the chain provided.
9. DO NOT carry the cylinder by holding it by the valve.
10. NEVER expose cylinders to excessive heat, sparks, slag or flame.
11. Make sure that the gas hose is ALWAYS in good condition.
12. Keep the gas hose away from the working area.
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