Chicago Electric HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS 98753 - Manual (Page 3)

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do not abuse the cord. never use c.
the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the welder. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entan-
gled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
when operating a welder outdoors,
d.
use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable
for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
if operating a welder in a damp
e.
location is unavoidable, use a
ground Fault circuit interrupter
(gFci) protected supply. Use of
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
personal safety
3.
Stay alert, watch what you are do- a.
ing and use common sense when
operating a welder. do not use a
welder while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention
while operating welders may result in
serious personal injury.
use personal protective equip-
b.
ment. always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as welding
mask, non-skid safety shoes, and
welding apron used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal inju-
ries.
prevent unintentional starting. en-
c.
sure the switch of the stick welder
is in the off-position before con-
necting to power source, picking
up or carrying the tool.
do not overreach. Keep proper
d.
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
welder in unexpected situations.
dress properly. do not wear loose
e.
clothing or jewelry. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
Only use safety equipment that
f.
has been approved by an appropri-
ate standards agency. Unapproved
safety equipment may not provide
adequate protection. Eye protection
must be ANSI-approved and breath-
ing protection must be NIOSH-ap-
proved for the specific hazards in the
work area.
welder use and care
4.
do not force the welder. use the a.
correct welder for your application.
The correct welder will do the job bet-
ter and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
Store idle welders out of the reach
b.
of children and do not allow per-
sons unfamiliar with the welder or
these instructions to operate the
welder. Welders are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
maintain welders. check for mis-
c.
alignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
welder’s operation. if damaged,
have the welder repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained welders.
use the welder, accessories and
d.
tool bits etc. in accordance with
these instructions, taking into ac-
count the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of