MIG WELDER

What this tool is primarily used for:

The Mig Welder is used for joining two pieces of similar metals

 

ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE WHEN USING THIS MACHINE

SAFETY FOR THIS MACHINE:

  • DO NOT operate while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication
  • SECURE any loose fitting jewelry or clothing, tie back long hair - they can get caught in moving parts
  • DO NOT wear flammable clothing. Avoid permanent press and nylon clothing because of the difficulty of putting out their fire
  • DO NOT TOUCH LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS
  • DO NOT adjust voltage range or voltage switch while operating the welder
  • DO NOT WELD NEAR FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
  • DO NOT WELD ON DRUMS, TANKS, OR ANY CLOSED CONTAINER IF IT CONTAINED FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
  • DO NOT weld on containers or hollow castings which do not have vents
  • NEVER weld without adequate ventilation
  • DO NOT pick up hot objects. Assume that every metal objet around a weld bead or cut line is hot
  • DO NOT leave the electrode in contact with a metal table top or any grounded surface while machine is on
  • DO NOT look at the welding arc without adequate eye protection
  • DO NOT strike an arc without checking the area to be certain that it is free of bystanders without safety equipment
  • USE welding screens where necessary, to prevent injury to bystanders
  • REFER to instruction manual for further information (see Studio Technician)

Personal Protection Equipment while working with the Plasma Cutter

Head/Face or Eye

Clothing
Hands
Feet
Ear
Respirator

REQUIRED

leather welding jacket

and

long pants

REQUIRED

leather welding gloves

REQUIRED

leather top shoes

or

boots

RECOMMENDED

ear plugs

or

ear muffs

REQUIRED

N95

NO tennis shoes, open toed shoes, or shoes with nylon
can generate high decibels
 

OTHER THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN USING THIS MACHINE:

         
         
         
         
         
 
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Last modified July 25, 2007