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EZITIG 180
1. When possible, move the work to a location well
away from combustible materials. If relocation
is not possible, protect the combustibles with a
cover made of fire resistant material.
2. Remove or make safe all combustible materials
for a radius of 10 metres around the work area.
Use a fire resistant material to cover or block all
doorways, windows, cracks, and other openings.
3. Enclose the work area with portable fire resistant
screens. Protect combustible walls, ceilings,
floors, etc., from sparks and heat with fire re-
sistant covers.
4. If working on a metal wall, ceiling, etc., prevent
ignition of combustibles on the other side by
moving the combustibles to a safe location. If
relocation of combustibles is not possible, desig-
nate someone to serve as a fire watch, equipped
with a fire extinguisher, during the welding pro-
cess and well after the welding is completed.
5. Do not weld or cut on materials having a combus-
tible coating or combustible internal structure, as
in walls or ceilings, without an approved method
for eliminating the hazard.
6. After welding, make a thorough examination for
evidence of fire. Be aware that visible smoke or
flame may not be present for some time after
the fire has started. Do not weld or cut in atmos-
pheres containing dangerously reactive or flam-
mable gases, vapours, liquids, and dust. Provide
adequate ventilation in work areas to prevent accu-
mulation of flammable gases, vapours, and dust.
7. Do not apply heat to a container that has held
an unknown substance or a combustible mate-
rial whose contents, when heated, can produce
flammable or explosive vapours. Clean and purge
containers before applying heat. Vent closed con-
tainers, including castings, before preheating,
welding, or cutting.
Electricity Can Kill
DANGER!
Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks
or severe burns. The electrode and work circuit is
electrically live whenever the output is on.
The input power circuit and machine internal circuits
are also live when power is on. In semi-automatic or
automatic wire welding, the wire, wire reel, drive roll
housing, and all metal parts touching the welding wire
are electrically live. Incorrectly installed or improperly
grounded equipment is a hazard.
1. Do not touch live electrical parts.
2. Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body
protection.
3. Insulate yourself from the work and the ground
using dry insulating mats or covers.
4. Disconnect input power before installing or ser-
vicing this equipment. Lock input power, discon-
nect switch open, or remove line fuses so power
cannot be turned on accidentally.
5. Properly install and ground this equipment ac-
cording to national, state, and local codes.
6. Turn off all equipment when not in use. Discon-
nect power to equipment if it will be left unat-
tended or out of service.
7. Use fully insulated electrode holders. Never dip
the holder in water to cool it or lay it down on the
ground or the work surface. Do not touch hold-
ers connected to two welding machines at the
same time or touch other people with the holder
or electrode.
8. Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly
spliced cables.
9. Do not wrap cables around your body.
10. Connect work piece to a good electrical ground.
11. Do not touch the electrode while in contact with
the work (ground) circuit.
12. Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or
replace damaged parts as soon as practical.
13. In confined spaces or damp locations, do not use
a welder with AC output unless equipped with a
voltage reducer.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense
heat and strong ultraviolet rays that can burn eyes
and skin. Use the following table to select the appro-
priate shade number for a Welding Helmet or Welding
Face Shield.
