Schumacher 00-99-000985/1009 - Manuel (Page 4)

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1.
The following safety information is provided as a guideline to help you
operate your new welder under the safest possible conditions. any
equipment that uses electrical power can be potentially dangerous to use
when safety or safe handling instructions are not known or not followed.
The following safety information is provided to give you the information
necessary for safe use and operation.
When a WarnInG precedes a procedure step, it is an indication that the
step contains a procedure that might be injurious to a person if proper
safety precautions are not heeded. When a procedure step is preceded
by a cauTIOn, it is an indication that the step contains a procedure that
might damage the equipment being used. a nOTe may be used before or
after a procedure step to highlight or explain something in that step.
reaD all SaFeTY InSTrucTIOnS careFullY before attempting
to install, operate, or service this welder. Failure to comply with these
instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage.
Published standards on safety are available. They are listed in
aDDITIOnal SaFeTY InFOrMaTIOn at the end of this SaFeTY
SuMMarY. The national electrical code, Occupational Safety and Health
act regulations, local industrial codes and local inspection requirements
also provide a basis for equipment installation, use, and service.
SHOCK HAZARDS
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WARNING: electric shock can kill! To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury from shock, read, understand, and follow the
following safety instructions. In addition, 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.
IMPOrTanT! TO reDuce THe rISK OF DeaTH, InJurY, Or
PrOPerTY DaMaGe, DO nOT aTTeMPT OPeraTIOn of this welding
equipment until you have read and understand the following safety
summary.
Do not, in any manner, come into physical contact with any part of the •
welding current circuit. The welding current circuit includes: a. the work
piece or any conductive material in contact with it, B. the ground clamp,
c. the electrode or welding rod, D. any metal parts on the electrode
holder.
Do not weld in a damp area or come in contact with a moist or wet
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surface.
Do not attempt to weld if any part of clothing or body is wet.
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Do not allow the welding equipment to come in contact with water or •
moisture.
Do not drag welding cables, wire feed gun, or welder power cord through
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or allow them to come into contact with water or moisture.