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The position of the machine must allow easy access by the operator to
the controls and connectors.
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When the welding machine is operating, all its covers and doors must be
closed and well fixed.
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Do not expose the welding machine to direct sunlight or to heavy rain.
This equipment conforms to protection rating IP23S.
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The operator must wear gloves, clothes, shoes, and a helmet or a
welder’s helmet, which protect and are fire-resistant in order to protect
him against electric shock, flashes and sparks from cutting.
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The operator must protect his eyes with safety visor or mask designed
for welding, fitted with standard safety filters. He should also be aware
that during arc welding ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION is emitted. Therefore
it is vital that his face is also protected from radiation. Ultraviolet rays
produce the same harmful effect as sun burning on unprotected skin.
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The operator is obliged to warn anyone near the welding area of the risks
that welding involves and to arrange to provide adequate protection
equipment.
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Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area.
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Keep your head out of the fume plume.
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Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not adequate to remove all
fumes and gases.
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The kinds of fumes and gases from the plasma arc depend on the kind of
metal being used, coatings on the metal, and the different processes.
You must be very careful when welding any metals which may contain
one or more of the following:
Antimony
Chromium
Mercury
Nickel
Cobalt
Arsenic
Barium
Copper
Selenium
Beryllium
Lead
Silver
Cadmium
Manganese
Vanadium
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Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that should be
supplied with the material you are using. These MSDSs will give you the
information regarding the kind and amount of fumes and gases that may
be dangerous to your health.
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It is very important to arrange for sufficient ventilation, especially when
welding in enclosed spaces. We suggest using suitable fume extractors
to prevent the risk of intoxication by fumes or gas generated by the
welding process.
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Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Welding arc processes can
cause noise levels to exceed safe limits. You must protect your ears from
loud noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
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To protect your hearing from loud noise, wear protective ear plugs and/or