Schumacher 00-99-000985/1009 - Manuel (Page 6)

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FLASH HAZARDS 1.3
WARNING: arc raYS can InJure eYeS anD Burn SKIn! To
reduce risk of injury from arc rays, read, understand, and follow the
following safety instructions. In addition, make certain that anyone
else that uses this welding equipment, or is a bystander in the
welding area, understands and follows these safety instructions as
well.
Do not look at an electric arc without proper protection. a welding arc is •
extremely bright and intense and, with inadequate or no eye protection,
the retina can be burned, leaving a permanent dark spot in the field of
vision. A shield or helmet with a number 10-shade filter lens (minimum)
must be used.
Do not strike a welding arc until all bystanders and you (the welder) have
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welding shields and/or helmets in place.
Do not wear a cracked or broken helmet and replace any cracked or
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broken filter lenses IMMEDIATELY.
Do not allow the uninsulated portion of the wire feed gun to touch the
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ground clamp or grounded work to prevent an arc flash from being
created on contact.
Provide bystanders with shields or helmets fitted with a number 10-shade
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filter lens.
Wear protective clothing. The intense light of the welding arc can burn the
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skin in much the same way as the sun, even through lightweight clothing.
Wear dark clothing of heavy material. The shirt worn should be long
sleeved and the collar kept buttoned to protect chest and neck.
Protect against REFLECTED ARC RAYS. Arc rays can be reflected off
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shiny surfaces such as a glossy painted surface, aluminum, stainless
steel, and glass. It is possible for your eyes to be injured by reflected arc
rays even when wearing a protective helmet or shield. If welding with a
reflective surface behind you, arc rays can bounce off the surface, then
off the filter lens on the inside of your helmet or shield, then into your
eyes. If a reflective background exists in your welding area, either remove
it or cover it with something nonflammable and non-reflective. Reflected
arc rays can also cause skin burn in addition to eye injury.
FIRE HAZARDS 1.4
WARNING: FIre Or eXPlOSIOn can cauSe DeaTH, InJurY,
anD PrOPerTY DaMaGe! To reduce risk of death, injury,
or property damage from fire or explosion, read, understand,
and follow the following safety instructions. In addition, make
certain that anyone else that uses this welding equipment, or is
a bystander in the welding area, understands and follows these
safety instructions as well. reMeMBer! arc welding by nature
produces sparks, hot spatter, molten metal drops, hot slag, and hot
metal parts that can start fires, burn skin, and damage eyes.