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• Avoid carrying any fuels with you e.g.
cigarette lighters or matches.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
• The body should be protected by
suitable clothing.
• The use of neck protection may be
necessary against reflected radiation.
• Arc welding machines generate a
magnetic field which is detrimental to
pacemakers. Consult your doctor
before going near active welding
equipment/operations.
• The UV and IR radiation generated by
welding is highly damaging to the eyes,
causing burns. This can also affect the
skin.
• Always use a suitable welding shield
equipped with appropriate protective
filters.
• Where there are pedestrians and traffic,
ensure a protective screen is used to
avoid accidental arc glare.
• Do not weld in the vicinity of children or
animals and ensure no one is looking
before striking an arc.
• Wear hearing protection if required.
• Allow the weld time to cool. Hot metal
should never be handled without
gloves.
• Take care when adjusting or
maintaining the torch, make sure it has
had time to cool sufficiently and the
welder is disconnected from the mains
supply.
• First aid facilities and a qualified first aid
person should be available unless
medical facilities are close by, for
immediate treatment of flash burns of
the eyes and for skin burns.
• A hard hat should be worn when others
are working overhead.
• Flammable hair sprays/gels should not
be used by persons intending to weld or
cut.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
• Wear gauntlet gloves designed for use
in welding,
• Wear an apron and protective shoes.
• Wear cuffless trousers to avoid entry of
sparks and slag.
• Avoid oily, greasy clothing.
• Protective head and shoulder
coverings should be worn when
overhead welding.
• Wear a welding headshield with
appropriate filter lenses or plates
(protected by clear glass). This is a MUST
for welding (and chipping) to protect
the eyes from radiant energy and
splatter. Replace cover glass when
broken, pitted, or splattered.
NOTE: ALL protective wear inc. masks &
head shields MUST comply with PPE
Directive 89/686/EEC
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR
ARC WELDERS
• NEVER attempt to remove any of the
exterior panels unless the machine is
disconnected from the power supply.
• NEVER use the machine with any of the
panels removed.
• NEVER attempt any electrical or
mechanical repair unless your are a
qualified technician. If you have a
problem with the machine contact
your local CLARKE dealer.
• NEVER use or store in a wet/damp
environment. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN.
• NEVER allow children or animals in the
vicinity of a welding operation.
• ALWAYS remove all flammable materials
from the welding area.
• ALWAYS ensure that there is full free air
circulating around the outer casing of
the machine, and that the louvres are
unobstructed.
• Welding arc can seriously damage your
eyes. Both the operator and any
spectators should always use a proper
welding face shield or helmet, with
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