Dewalt DCW100K Instruction Manual - Page 3

English Definitions: Safety Guidelines The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. Safety Rules and Warnings for Portable Welders • ALWAYS wear regulation protective gear and clothing. Protective visor, regulation filter, ear protection, goggles with side protection, insulated gloves and insulated footwear should be worn when welding. DANGER: Heat, flying sparks, pieces of hot metal and arc radiation can damage skin and eyes. • ALWAYS wear protective helmet to protect eyes and face from UV rays, heat and sparks. • Wear regulation protective goggles with side protection and filter behind the protective visor. • Wear correct eye, ear and body protection. DANGER: Fumes produced during welding contain harmful gases and vapors and must not be breathed in. Welding fumes contain substances that may, under certain circumstances, cause birth defects or cancer. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258). FOR ALL SERVICE/REPAIR QUESTIONS ON THE WELDER, CALL 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258). IF PRODUCT NEEDS TO BE RETURNED FOR SERVICE, THE DEWALT CALL CENTER WILL PROVIDE PACKAGING FOR SHIPPING. Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you have carefully read and understand this instruction manual for safety rules, workplace preparation, assembly, operation and maintenance instructions. • NEVER use welder in poorly ventilated or enclosed areas. Fumes produced during welding contain harmful gases and vapors can build up in these areas. • Fumes and hazardous gases must be extracted from the work area using appropriate methods. If there is any doubt that extraction method is adequate, the measured toxic emission values must be compared to the permissible limit values. • Ventilate the work area to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air. Otherwise, a protective mask with an air supply must be worn. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE • Read all the relevant material safety data sheets and manufacturer's specifications for the listed components. Metals used for the workpiece, electrodes, coatings, cleaners, etc. can be responsible, amongst other things, for the degree of toxicity of welding fumes. 3