WARNING
ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND
OTHERS. TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR
EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE BASED ON MANU--
FACTURER’S HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK -- Can kill
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Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
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Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or
wet clothing.
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Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
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Ensure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES -- Can be dangerous to health
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Keep your head out of the fumes.
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Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from
your breathing zone and the general area.
ARC RAYS -- Can injure eyes and burn skin
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Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens
and wear protective clothing.
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Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
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Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no
inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE -- Excessive noise can damage hearing
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Protect your ears. Use ear defenders or other hearing protection.
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Warn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION
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Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
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