Hi I'm wanting to learn to Mig weld I've bought a second hand Clarke turbo Mig welder. What precautions should I take to start up?
My ideas were to do the following
1. Replace earth return wire and clamp on the welder
2. Buy an auto dimming mask, gauntlets and overalls.
3. Purchase a co2 fire extinguisher
Is there anything else I should do? I've heard about the potential to be electrocuted whilst welding how does one avoid this? Wil I be OK as long as the earth wire is secured to the bench or workpiece and in good condition?
Anything else I should be doing?
Cheers
My ideas were to do the following
1. Replace earth return wire and clamp on the welder
2. Buy an auto dimming mask, gauntlets and overalls.
3. Purchase a co2 fire extinguisher
Is there anything else I should do? I've heard about the potential to be electrocuted whilst welding how does one avoid this? Wil I be OK as long as the earth wire is secured to the bench or workpiece and in good condition?
Anything else I should be doing?
Cheers