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• Repair or replace defective cables immediately.
• Never watch the arc except through
lenses of the correct shade.
• In confi ned spaces, adequate ventilation
and constant observation are essential.
• Leads and cables should be kept clear
of passageways.
• Keep fi re extinguishing equipment at a handy
location in the shop.
• Keep primary terminals and live parts
effectively covered.
• Never strike an electrode on any gas cylinder.
• Never use oxygen for venting containers.
1.0 Recommended Safety Guidelines
Diagram and safety explanation
Electrical safety alert
Welding electrode causing
electric shock
Fumes and gases coming from
welding process
Welding arc rays
Read instruction manual
Become trained
Diagram and safety explanation
Wear dry, insulated gloves
Insulate yourself from
work and ground
Disconnect input power before
working on equipment
Keep head out of fumes
Use forced ventilation or local
exhaust to remove fumes
Use welding helmet with
correct shade of fi lter
Some safety precautions BOC recommends are as follows:
