NOISE -- Excessive noise can damage hearing
Protect your ears. Wear approved ear protection if noise level is high.
FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes and gases can cause discomfort or harm,
particularly in confined spaces. Shielding gases can cause asphyxiation.
Therefore:
1. Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes and gases.
2. Always provide adequate ventilation in the work area by natural or mechanical
means. Do not weld, cut or gouge on materials such as galvanized steel, stainless
steel, copper, zinc, lead beryllium or cadmium unless positive mechanical ventilation
is provided. Do not breathe fumes from these materials.
3. Do not operate near degreasing and spraying operations. The heat or arc can react
with chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors to form phosgene, a highly toxic gas and other
irritant gases.
4. If you develop momentary eye, nose or throat irritation while operating, this is an
indication that ventilation is not adequate. Stop work and take necessary steps to
improve ventilation in the work area. Do not continue to operate if physical discom-
fort persists.
5.
Refer to ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1 for specific ventilation recommendations.
FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS -- Heat from flames and arcs can start fires. Hot
slag or sparks can also cause fires and explosions. Therefore:
1.
Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
2. Remove all combustible materials well away from the work area or cover the materials
with a protective non-flammable covering. Combustible materials include wood, cloth,
sawdust, liquid and gas fuels, solvents, paints and coatings paper, etc.
3.
Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks or crevices in floors or wall openings
and cause a hidden smoldering fire or fires on the floor below. Make certain that such
openings are protected from hot sparks and metal.
4. Do not weld, cut or perform other hot work until the work piece has been completely
cleaned so that there are no substances on the work piece which might produce flam
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mable or toxic vapors. Do not do hot work on closed containers, they may explode.
5.
Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instant use, such as a garden hose, wa
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ter pail, sand bucket, or portable fire extinguisher. Be sure you are trained in its use.
6. Do not use equipment beyond its ratings. For example, an overloaded welding cable
can overheat and create a fire hazard.
7. After completing operations, inspect the work area to make certain there are no hot
sparks or hot metal which could cause a later fire. Use fire watchers when necessary.
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CAUTION
This product is solely intended for arc welding.
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CAUTION
Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations
where the electrical power is provided by the public low-voltage
supply system. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring
electromagnetic compatibility of class A equipment in those lo-
cations, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.
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