Northen MIG 135 Operator's Manual - page 6
Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Northern Industrial Welder
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MIG 135
MIG WELDER
-Connect ground lead as close to the
area being welded as possible to
ensure a good ground.
-Do not allow any body part to come
in contact with the welding wire if you
are in contact with the material being
welded, ground or electrode from
another welder.
-Do not weld if you are in an awkward
position. Always have a secure
stance while welding to prevent
accidents. Wear a safety harness if
working above ground.
-Do not drape cables over or around
your body.
-Wear a full coverage helmet with
appropriate shade (see ANSI Z87.1
safety standard) and safety glasses
while welding.
-Wear proper gloves and protective
clothing to prevent your skin from
being exposed to hot metals, UV and
IR rays.
-Do not overuse or overheat your
welder. Allow proper cooling time
between duty cycles.
-Keep hands and fingers away from
moving parts and stay away from the
drive rolls.
-Do not point MIG gun at any body
part of yourself or anyone else.
-Always use this welder in the rated
duty cycle to prevent excessive heat
and failure.
1.4 Specific Areas of Danger,
Caution or Warning
Electrical Shock
Electric arc welders can
produce a shock that
can cause injury or
death. Touching electrically live parts
can cause fatal shocks and severe
burns. While welding, all metal
components connected to the wire
are electrically hot. Poor ground
connections are a hazard, so secure
the ground lead before welding.
-Wear dry protective apparel: coat,
shirt, gloves and insulated footwear.
-Insulate yourself from the work piece.
Avoid contacting the work piece or
ground.
- Do not attempt to repair or maintain
the welder while the power is on.
-Inspect all cables and cords for any
exposed wire and replace
immediately if found.
-Use only recommended replacement
cables and cords.
-Always attach ground clamp to the
work piece or work table as close to
the weld area as possible.
-Do not touch the welding wire and
the ground or grounded work piece at
the same time.
-Do not use a welder to thaw frozen
pipes.
Fumes and Gases
-Fumes emitted from the
welding process displace
clean air and can result in
injury or death.
-Do not breathe in fumes emitted by
the welding process. Make sure your
breathing air is clean and safe.
-Work only in a well-ventilated area or
use a ventilation device to remove
welding fumes from the environment
where you will be working.
-Do not weld on coated materials
(galvanized, cadmium plated or
containing zinc, mercury or barium).
They will emit harmful fumes that are
dangerous to breathe. If necessary
use a ventilator, respirator with air