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Safety Warning
Electric arc welding operations cause sparks
and heat metal to temperatures that can cause severe burns! Use
protective gloves and clothing when performing any metal working
operation. Take all precautions described in this manual to reduce the
possibility of skin and clothing burns.
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Make sure that all persons in the welding area are protected from heat, sparks, and ultraviolet
rays. Use additional face shields and flame resistant barriers as needed.
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Never touch work pieces until completely cooled.
Heat and sparks produced during electric arc
welding and other metal working operations can ignite flammable
and explosive materials! Take all precautions described in this
manual to reduce the possibility of flames and explosions.
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Remove all flammable materials within 35 feet (10.7 meters) of welding arc. If removal is not
possible, tightly cover flammable materials with fire proof covers.
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Do not operate any electric arc welder in areas where flammable or explosive vapors may be
present. Take precautions to be sure that flying sparks and heat do not cause flames in hidden
areas, cracks, behind bulkheads, etc.
Do not breathe fumes that are produced by
the arc welding operation. These fumes are dangerous. If the welding
area cannot be adequately ventilated, be sure to use an air-supplied
respirator.
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Keep the head and face out of the welding fumes.
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Do not perform electric arc welding operations on metals that are galvanized or cadmium
plated, or contain zinc, mercury, or beryllium without completing the following precautions:
a. Remove the coating from the base metal.
b. Make sure that the welding area is well ventilated.
c. Use an air-supplied respirator.
Extremely toxic fumes are created when these metals are heated.
The electromagnetic field that is generated
during arc welding may interfere with the operation of various
electrical and electronic devices such as cardiac pacemakers.
Persons using such devices should consult with their physician prior to
performing any electric arc welding operations.
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