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SAFETY DEVICES

Safety devices such as interlocks and circuit breakers should not be disconnected or

shunted out. Before installation, inspection, or service of equipment, shut off all

power and remove line fuses (or lock or red-tag switches) to prevent accidental

turning ON of power. DO NOT open power circuit or change polarity while welding. If,

in an emergency, it must be disconnected, guard against shock burns, or flash from

switch arcing. ALWAYS shut OFF and disconnect all power to equipment. A power

disconnect switch must be available near the welding power source.

PREPARATION OF THE WORKING AREA

The working area must be sufficiently spacious, not humid, and well-ventilated as to

avoid any fumes which develop from the welding process and from incidental material

adhering to the pieces to be welded (oils, paints, tars...) which may cause danger to

the operator.

Avoid welding tanks which may contain flammable residuals.

PRECAUTIONS FOR MMA WELDING

1. ALWAYS ensure that there is full free air circulating around the outer casing of

the machine and that the louvres are unobstructed.

2. A welding arc can seriously damage your eyes. Both operator and spectators must

ALWAYS use a proper welding face shield or helmet with suitable filter lenses.

Proper gloves and working clothes should be worn at all times.

3. ALWAYS remove all flammable materials from the welding area.

4. NEVER remove any of the panels unless the machine is disconnected from the

supply and NEVER use the machine with any of the panels removed.

5. NEVER use or store in a damp environment. DO NOT expose to rain.

6. NEVER attempt any electrical or mechanical repair unless your are a qualified

technician. If you have a problem with the machine contact your local CLARKE

dealer.

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN BE FATAL. A PERSON QUALIFIED

IN FIRST AID SHOULD ALWAYS BE PRESENT IN THE WORKING

AREA. IF PERSON IS UNCONSCIOUS AND ELECTRIC SHOCK IS

SUSPECTED, DO NOT TOUCH THE PERSON IF HE OR SHE IS IN

CONTACT WITH THE WELDER OR CABLES. DISCONNECT THE

WELDER FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND THEN USE FIRST AID. DRY

WOOD OR OTHER INSULATING MATERIAL CAN BE USED TO MOVE

CABLES, IF NECESSARY, AWAY FROM THE PERSON.