Craftsman 196.205680 User Manual

Everycraftsmanrespectsthe toolswith
whichtheywork.They knowthatthe tools
represent years of constantly improved
designs and developments. The true crafts-
man also knows that tools are dangerous if
misused or abused.
Reading this operator's manual before using
the welder will enable you to do a better,
safer job. Learn the welder's applications
and limitations as well as the specific poten-
tial hazards peculiar to welding.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
The following safety information is provided
as guidelines to help you operate your new
welder under the safest possible conditions.
Any equipment that uses electrical power
can be potentially dangerous to use when
safety or safe handling instructions are not
known or not followed. The following safety
information is provided to give the user the
information necessary for safe use and
operation.
A procedure step preceded by a
WARNING is an indication that the next step
contains a procedure that might be injurious
to a person if proper safety precautions are
not heeded.
A procedure preceded by a CAUTION is an
indication that the next step contains a
procedure that might damage the equipment
being used.
A NOTE may be used before or after a pro-
cedure step to highlight or explain something
in that step.
READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY before attempting to install,
operate, or service this welder. Failure to
comply with these instructions could
result in personal injury and/or property dam-
age.
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
Note:
The following safety alert symbols
identify important safety messages in this
manual.
When you see one of the symbols
shown here, be alert to the possibility of
personal injury and carefully read the
message that follows.
_'] This symbol indicates that the
I possibility of electric shock hazard
,,_ Ii' I exists during the operation of the
•_J step(s) that follow.
This symbol indicates that the
possibility of fire hazard exists
during the operation of the step(s)
that follow.
This symbol indicates that the
helmet must be worn during the
step(s) that follow to protect
against eye damage and burns
due to flash hazard.
This symbol indicates that the
possibility of toxic gas hazard
exists during operation of the
step(s) that follow.
This symbol indicates that the
possibility of being burned by hot
slag exists during operation of the
step(s) that follow.
This symbol indicates that the eye
protection should be worn to
protect against flying debris in the
following step(s).
Published standards on safety are
available. They are listed in ADDITIONAL
SAFETY INFORMATION at the end of
this SAFETY SUMMARY.
The National Electrical Code, Occupation
Safety and Health Act regulations, local
industrial codes and local inspection
requirements also provide a basis for
equipment installation, use, and service.
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Craftsman 196.205680 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	196.205680
Category	Welding System
Language	English