Jetline CWF-50, Operation Manual

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CWF-50 Cold Wire Feeder
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C. Arc Rays
Arc rays can burn eyes and skin; noise can
damage hearing; flying slag or sparks can injure
eyes.
Arc rays from the welding process produce
intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and
infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin. Noise
from some processes can damage hearing. Chip-
ping, grinding and weld cooling throw off pieces
of metal or slag.
1.
Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs if
noise level is high.
2. Use a welding helmet fitted with a proper
shade of filter to protect your face and
eyes when welding or watching.
3. Wear approved safety glasses with side
shields.
4. Use protective screens or barriers protect
others from flash and glare; warn others
not to watch the arc.
5. Wear protective clothing made from
durable, flame-resistant material (wool
and leather) and foot protection where
necessary.
D. Fumes and Gases
Fumes and gases can be hazardous to your
health.
Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing
these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your
health.
1.
Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not
breathe the fumes.
2. If inside, ventilate the area and/or use
exhaust at the arc to remove welding
fumes and gases.
3. If ventilation is poor, use an approved
air-supplied respirator.
4. Read the Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) and the manufacturer’s instruc-
tion for metals, consumables, coatings,
cleaners, and degreasers.
5. Work in a confined space only if it is well
ventilated, or while wearing an air-sup-
plied respirator. Always have a trained
watch person nearby.
6. Do not weld in locations near degreasing,
cleaning, or spraying operations. The
heat and rays of the arc can react with
vapors to form highly toxic and irritating
gases.
7. Do not weld on coated metals, such as
galvanized, lead or cadmium plated steel,
unless the coating is removed from the
weld area, the area is well ventilated,
and if necessary, while wearing an air-
supplied respirator. The coatings and any
metals containing these elements can give
off toxic fumes if welded.
E. Cylinders
Cylinders can explode if damaged.
Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high
pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode.
Since gas cylinders are normally part of the
welding process, be sure to treat them care-
fully.
1.
Protect compressed gas cylinders from
excessive heat, mechanical shocks, slag,
open flames, sparks, and arcs.
2. Install cylinders in an upright position by
securing to a stationary support or cylin-
der rack to prevent falling or tipping.
3. Keep cylinders away from any welding
or other electrical circuits.
4. Never weld on a pressurized cylinder
- explosion will result.