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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.

FURTHER PRECAUTIONS FOR MIG 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. 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 including a welding

apron and welding screen.

3. ALWAYS inspect the torch hose before use to ensure it is in good condition.

4. ALWAYS keep the free length of torch hose outside the work area.

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

6. 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.

7. NEVER use or store in a damp environment. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN.

8. ALWAYS keep a fire extinguisher handy....’Dry Powder, CO2 or BCF, NOT Water.

9. 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.

10. NEVER continue to weld, if, at any time, you feel even the smallest electric shock.

Stop welding IMMEDIATELY and DO NOT attempt to use the machine until the

fault is diagnosed and corrected.

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.