Hitachi Zaxis 33U-5A, Operator'S Manual

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Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
 Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is heated by
welding, soldering, or using a torch. If inhaled, these fumes
may cause sickness.
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Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust.
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Do all such work outside or in a well-ventilated area.
Dispose of paint and solvent properly.
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Remove paint before welding or heating:
1. If you sand or grind paint, avoid breathing the dust.
Wear an approved respirator.
2. If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove stripper with
soap and water before welding. Remove solvent or paint
stripper containers and other flammable material from
area. Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before
welding or heating.
Beware of Asbestos and Silicon Dust and Other
Contamination

Take care not to inhale dust produced in the work site.
Inhalation of asbestos fibers may be the cause of lung
cancer. Inhalation of silicon dust or other contamination
may cause sickness.
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Depending on the work site conditions, the risk
of inhaling asbestos fiber, silicon dust or other
contamination may exist. Spray water to prevent asbestos
fibers, silicon dust or other contamination from becoming
airborne. Do not use compressed air.
 When operating the machine in a work site where
asbestos fibers, silicon dust or other contamination
might be present, be sure to operate the machine
from the upwind side and wear a mask rated to
prevent the inhalation of asbestos, silicon dust or other
contamination.

Keep bystanders out of the work site during operation.

Asbestos fibers might be present in imitation parts. Use
only genuine Hitachi Parts.
SA-029
SAFETY
S-36
SA-029