3MIG/MAG 250MIG/MMA WELDERGeneral safety rulesWARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructionslisted below may result in serious injury.CAUTION: Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this MIG/MAG 250until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding ofhow the MIG/MAG 250 works.WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in thisinstruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that couldoccur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannotbe built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS1.1 Your Welding Environment- Keep the environment you will be welding in free from flammable materials.- Always keep a fire extinguisher accessible to your welding environment.- Always have a qualified person install and operate this equipment.- Make sure the area is clean, dry and ventilated. Do not operate the welder in humid, wet or poorlyventilated areas.- Always have your welder maintained by a qualified technician in accordance with local, state andnational codes.- Always be aware of your work environment. Be sure to keep other people, especially children, awayfrom you while welding.- Keep harmful arc rays shielded from the view of others.- Mount the welder on a secure bench or cart that will keep the welder secure and prevent it fromtipping over or falling.1.2 Your Welder’s Condition- Check ground cable, power cord and welding cable to be sure the insulation is not damaged. Alwaysreplace or repair damaged components before using the welder.- Check all components to ensure they are clean and in good operating condition before use.GB