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Safety Quick-Guide

Vent exhaust outside and away from any building air intakes.

Use unit outside in open, well ventilated areas.

Engine exhaust gases can kill.

Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools away from moving parts such as fans, belts, and
rotors. Keep all doors, panels, and guards closed and secured.

Moving parts can cause injury.

Sparks can cause battery gases to explode.

Do not smoke and keep matches and flames away from battery.

Wear a face shield or safety glasses when working near or on a battery.

Battery explosion can blind.

Do not spill acid.

Wear rubber gloves and a face shield or safety glasses when working on a battery.

Battery acid can burn skin and eyes.

Check coolant level when engine is cold to avoid scalding.

If the engine is warm and checking is needed, wear safety glasses and gloves and put a rag
over radiator cap. Turn cap slightly and let pressure escape slowly before completely
removing cap.

Steam and hot coolant can burn.

Summary of Contents for Welding

Page 1: ...Safety Quick Guide For Arc Welding and Cutting the Safe Way Visit our websites at www MillerWelds com www HobartWelders com Be sure this guide reaches the operator...

Page 2: ...product and all applicable safety standards especially ANSI Z49 1 Safety in Welding Cutting and Allied Processes we recommend you get a copy and keep it handy A list of the safety standards and where...

Page 3: ...g electrode or wiring can kill Wear dry insulating gloves Do not touch electrode with bare hand Do not wear wet or damaged gloves Do not touch live electrical parts Do not use AC weld output in damp w...

Page 4: ...Ss for metals consum ables and coatings Use enough forced ventilation or local exhaust forced suction at the arc to remove the fumes from your breathing area Breathing welding fumes can be hazardous t...

Page 5: ...helmet with correct shade of filter see Section 8 to choose the correct shade Arc rays can burn eyes and skin 3 Engine Hazards Engine fuel plus flames or sparks can cause fire or explosion Do not weld...

Page 6: ...plode Do not smoke and keep matches and flames away from battery Wear a face shield or safety glasses when working near or on a battery Battery explosion can blind Do not spill acid Wear rubber gloves...

Page 7: ...it and declared it or prepared it to be safe see AWS F4 1 listed in Section 7 Do not cut near flammable material Move flammables at least 35 feet 11 meters away or protect them with flame proof cover...

Page 8: ...r use dry rubber mats dry wood or plywood or other dry insulating material big enough to cover your full area of contact with the work or ground and watch for fire Electric shock from torch or wiring...

Page 9: ...ton shirt collar Use welding helmet or face shield with correct shade of filter see Section 8 to choose the correct shade Arc rays can burn eyes and skin 5 Trailer Safety Overloading can cause serious...

Page 10: ...84 May 1987 2 Gross Trailer Weight Actual Loaded Weight 3 10 Of GTW Recommended And Coupler Weight Rating GVWR lb kg Weight GTW2 lb kg Tongue Weight3 lb kg Incorrect tongue weight can cause fishtailin...

Page 11: ...s Tail Stop and Turn Lights Side Marker Lights When trailer is uncoupled from towing vehicle use jack on front and blocks under rear to prevent tilting Use proper blocks that are large enough and able...

Page 12: ...vel use ventilation and if needed an air supplied respirator Be sure the breathing air is safe Always remember All normal arc welding and cutting hazards are amplified in confined spaces see ANSI Z49...

Page 13: ...3 412 0900 website www cganet com Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting CSA Standard W117 2 from Canadian Standards Association Standards Sales 178 Rexdale Boulevard Rexdale Ontario Canada M9W 1R3 ph...

Page 14: ...0 60 60 80 80 300 300 400 400 800 4 5 6 8 8 9 10 4 5 6 8 9 12 14 Torch brazing TB 3 or 4 Torch soldering TS 2 Carbon arc welding CAW 14 Plate thickness in mm Oxyfuel gas welding OFW Light Medium Heavy...

Page 15: ...00 2 0 3 0 4 0 2 ea 2 0 600 3 0 4 0 2 ea 2 0 2 ea 3 0 700 4 0 2 ea 2 0 2 ea 3 0 2 ea 4 0 800 4 0 2 ea 2 0 2 ea 3 0 2 ea 4 0 900 2 ea 2 0 2 ea 3 0 2 ea 4 0 3 ea 3 0 1000 2 ea 2 0 2 ea 3 0 2 ea 4 0 3 ea...

Page 16: ...tional FREE copies call 920 735 4356 or fax 920 735 4011 Miller Electric Mfg Co 1635 West Spencer St An Illinois Tool Works Company P O Box 1079 Appleton WI 54912 1079 USA Hobart Welding Products An I...

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