Dewalt DCW100K Instruction Manual - Page 4

English DANGER: Noise generated from welding can be damaging to eardrums and contribute to hearing loss. • Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. DANGER: Welding comes with the risk of electricution from the mains connection and/or welding current. • NEVER touch live parts inside or outside of the the unit. • Keep all panels and covers securely in place and disconnect power before servicing. • ALWAYS wear suitable gloves (electrically insulated and providing protection against heat). • ALWAYS ensure operator and others nearby are adequately protected and insulate from the work and ground. • All cables and leads must be secure and insulated. Loose, scorched, or otherwise damaged cables must be repaired/replaced immediately. • The electrode must never be immersed in liquid for cooling or touched when the power source is switched on. DANGER: Electric shock can kill; significant DC voltage exists after the removal of input power. • ALWAYS wait 60 seconds after power is turned off before working on the unit. • Check input capacitor voltage and be sure it is near 0 before touching any part of the welder. DANGER: Flying sparks and hot pieces of metal may burn operator, cause clothing to catch fire or cause explosions. • ALWAYS wear protective equipment and proper clothing. Do not wear clothing with cuffs or turnups that sparks could get into. • Never weld near flammable materials. Flammable materials must be at least 36 feet away from the arc or properly protected by an approved cover. • NEVER perform welding on containers that were used to store combustible materials (e.g. gases, propellants, oils). Material residues pose an exploding hazard. • NEVER perform welding near areas subject to fire or near sealed tanks, vessels or pipes. • A suitable, tested fire extinguisher must be nearby and ready for use when welding. DANGER: Failed or damaged parts can explode or cause other parts to explode when power is applied. • Never expose the device to naked flames or permanent heat source. Excessive heat can cause the battery to explode or burst. • ALWAYS wear welding helmet and long sleeves when servicing the unit. DANGER: Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Electromagnetic fields may pose as yet unknown risks to health. • Wearers of pacemakers must seek medical advice before coming near the device or any welding operation in progress. • For safety reasons, keep distances between the welding cables and the welder's head/torso as large as possible. • Do not carry welder cables and hoses over the shoulders or wrap around any part of the body. 4 Page dimensions: A5 (8.2677 x 5.8268 inches)