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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Do not use welding equipment to defrost frozen pipes.
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When not in use, remove the rod from the electrode holder.
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Wear grease-free clothing such as leather gloves, a heavy shirt, hemless trousers, safety footwear and headgear.
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Before welding, remove all flammable substances from your pockets such as matches or any type of lighter.
EXHAUST FUMES
Exhaust fumes from the motor can cause fatal accidents. Motors emit toxic exhaust.
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Use the equipment outdoors in an open and well ventilated area.
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When using the equipment indoors, evacuate the exhaust fumes well away from any fresh air intake vents.
MOTOR FUEL
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Do not top up with fuel while smoking or when near a source of sparks or a naked flame.
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Do not fill the tank to the brim – leave space for the fuel to expand.
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Stop the motor and let it cool down before checking or topping up with fuel.
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Do not spill fuel. If fuel spills, clean it up before starting the motor.
MOVING ENGINE PARTS
Moving engine parts such as fans, rotors and driving belts can cause serious hand injury. Articles of loose clothing can also
get caught up in them.
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Keep all trap doors, panels, properly in place or closed.
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Only ask qualified personnel to remove the safety devices or other covers in order to carry out when necessary
maintenance work or repairs.
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To avoid the motor accidentally starting while carrying out maintenance work or repairs, disconnect the cable from
the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
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Keep hands, hair, loose clothing and tools away from engine parts.
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After maintenance work or repairs, replace all trap doors, panels, covers and other protective devices before
starting the motor.
SPARKS
Sparks can ignite BATTERY GASES and cause explosions, BATTERY ACID can cause burns to the eyes and skin.
Batteries contain acid that give of explosive gases.
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Always wear a protective screen over the face when working on the battery.
• Stop the motor before connecting or disconnecting the cables from the battery terminals.
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Avoid making sparks with tools while working on the batter Do not us welding equipment to other fast-starting
equipment
