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FUMES, GASSES AND VAPORS CAN CAUSE DISCOMFORT, ILLNESS AND DEATH!
Reduce the risk of discomfort, illness or death Read, understand and follow the following
safety instructions. Additionally, make certain that anyone else who uses this welding
equipment, or who is a bystander in the welding area, understands and follows these
safety instructions as well.
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IMPROPER HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
AND REGULATORS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
Reduce the risk
of injury or death from compressed gasses and equipment hazards. Read, understand
and follow the following safety instructions. Additionally, make certain that anyone else
who uses this welding equipment, or who is a bystander in the welding area,
understands and follows these safety instructions as well.
PROTECTIVE WELDING GASSES
1. These welders use only inert or non-flammable gases for welding arc protection. It is
important to choose the appropriate gas for the type of welding being performed.
2.
DO NOT
use gas from unidentified cylinders.
3.
DO NOT
connect the cylinder directly to the welder. Use a pressure regulator.
4. Make sure the pressure regulator and the gauges function properly.
5.
DO NOT
lubricate the regulator with oil or grease.
6. Each regulator is designed for use with a specific gas. Make sure the regulator is
designed for the protective gas being used.
7.
DO NOT
use damaged cylinders.
8. Make sure that the cylinder is safely secured tightly to the welder with the chain
provided.
9.
DO NOT
carry the cylinder by holding it by the valve.
10.
NEVER
expose cylinders to excessive heat, sparks, slag or flame.
11. Make sure that the gas hose is
ALWAYS
in good condition.
12. Keep the gas hose away from the working area.
HEALTH HAZARDS
The welding process can be hazardous to your health. Therefore, follow these
precautions:
1.
ALWAYS
wear protective clothing without pockets and cuffs. Wear a helmet, gloves
and shoes with an insulating sole.
2.
ALWAYS
use a welding mask or helmet with the properly tinted protective glass in the
shade adequate to the welding operation being performed and to the current intensity.
3. Make certain that bystanders in the welding area are also following these precautions.
4.
ALWAYS
keep the welding mask glass clean. Replace it if it is cracked or chipped.
5.
NEVER
weld in a damp area or come in contact with a moist or wet surface when
welding.
6. If the welding area lacks proper ventilation, use flume extractors.
7. Be sure the welding pieces are free of solvents or alogenous grease which develops
toxic gases when exposed to heat.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL!
Reduce the risk of death or serious injury
from shock. Read, understand and follow ALL safety instructions. Be sure that
everyone who uses this welding equipment or who is a bystander in the welding area
understands and follows ALL safety instructions as well.
WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN BE FATAL
. A person qualified in First Aid
