Forney 95FI, Operating Manual

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not adequate to exchange aff fumes and
gasses generated during
the
welding
process with fresh air, do not weld unless
you (the welder) and all bystanders are
wearing air -supplied respirators.
• Do not heat metals coated with, or that
contain, materials that produce toxic
fumes (such as galvanized steel), unless
the coating is removed. Make certain the
area is well ventilated, and the operator
and all bystanders are wearing air-sup­
plied respirators.
• Do not weld, cut, or heat lead, zinc, cad­
mium, mercury, beryllium, or similar met..
als without seeking professional advice
and inspection of the ventilation of the
welding area. These metals produce
EXTREMELY TOXIC fumes which can
cause discomfort, illness, and death.
• Do not weld or cut in areas that are near
chlorinated solvents. Vapors from chlori­
nated hydrocarbo - ns, such as trichloroeth­
ylene and perchtoroethylene, can be
decomposed by the heat of an electric
arc or its ultraviolet radiation. These
actions
can
cause
PHOSGENE, a HIGH-