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If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this product. 5. USE EYE, HEARING, BREATHING, AND HAND PROTECTION. Wear an ANSI approved welding helmet/goggles with shaded lens, hearing protectors, breathing respirator, and welding gloves when using this product. ANSI approved welding helmet/goggles with shaded lens, hearing protectors, breathing respirators,and welding gloves are available from Harbor Freight Tools. 6. DRESS SAFELY. Sparks and hot metal can injure. Always wear body protection. Non-skid footwear or safety shoes should be used when working with this product. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can become caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll sleeves up above elbows. 7. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS. Rev 02b, 03h, 09l SKU 45690 PAGE 2 8. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera. 9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand. 10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately. 11. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools. 12. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this tool clean and dry. 13. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician. 14. USE THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR THE RIGHT JOB. There are certain applications for which this product was designed. Do not use small equipment, tools or attachments to do the work of larger industrial equipment, tools or attachments. Do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended. SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1. GROUND THIS PRODUCT. The required electrical Power Cord Plug for this product is a grounded, 230 Volt, 3-Prong Plug (not included). It is recommended that only a qualified technician connect a Power Cord Plug to the Power Cord. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the Plug in any way. Do not use adapter plugs with this product. When in use, make sure this product is always plugged into a grounded, 230 Volt, 3-hole electrical receptacle with an appropriate breaker switch inline. 2. MAKE SURE THE CONTROL SWITCH (part #25) IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD. (See Figure D, and Assy. Diagram.) 3. DO NOT ABUSE THE POWER CORD. Do not use the Cord to pull the 3-Prong Plug from a power outlet. Keep Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts. Replace damaged Cord immediately. Route the Power Cord safely. Protect it from being damaged by other equipment in the shop. Do not route the Cord where it can be walked on or tripped over. 4. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT. Do not use this product in or near damp or wet areas. Do not expose this product to rain. Keep work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding work space. Use this product in a well ventilated area. (Read Material Safety Data Sheets/MSDS for metals, coatings, and cleaners.) Do not operate this product in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. To avoid accidental electric shock, do not let your body come in contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Rev 02b SKU 45690 PAGE 3 5. DO NOT FORCE THE EQUIPMENT. This Spot Welder will do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed. 6. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turning the Control Switch (part #25) “ON”. 7. Caution: Never touch the Upper and Lower Tongs (parts #46, #47) when welding a workpiece. Allow the Tong Tips (part #48) and the workpiece to cool before handling. (See Figures A, B, E, and Assy. Diagram.) 8. MAKE SURE THE WORKPIECE IS SECURED AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. Use a vise, clamps, etcetera (not provided). 9. OVERUSE CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING. After continuous use, allow the Spot Welder adequate time to cool before the next use. 10. BEFORE TRYING NEW OR COMPLICATED TECHNIQUES, STUDY THE PROCEDURE, AND PRACTICE WITH SCRAP METAL. 11. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SPOT WELDER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SOURCE BEFORE ASSEMLING, PERFORMING ANY SERVICES OR MAINTENANCE always disconnect the electrical cord before leaving the work area, moving the tool from one location to another, handing the tool to another person, changing Tong Tips (part #48), cleaning the unit, etcetera. 12. WARNING: This product, when used for welding and similar...
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