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FUME AND GAS SAFETY
INHALATION HAZARD:
Welding and Plasma cutting produce toxic
fume.
1. Exposure to welding or cutting exhaust fumes can
increase the risk of developing certain cancers,
such as cancer of larynx and lung cancer. Also,
some diseases that may be linked to exposure to
welding or plasma cutting exhaust fumes are:
Early oneset of Parkinson’s diseases
Heart Diseases
Ulcers
Damage to the reproductive organs
Inflammation of the small intestine or stomach
Kidney damage
Respiratory diseases such as emphysema,
bronchitis, or pneumonia
Use natural or forced air ventilation and wear a
respirator approved by NIOSH to protect against the
fumes produced to reduce the risk of developing the
above illnesses.
2. Do not use near degreasing or painting operations.
3. Keep head out of fumes.
Do not breathe exhaust fumes.
4.Use enough ventilation, exhaust at arc, or both, to
keep fumes and gases from breathing zone and
general area.
If engineering controls are not feasible, use an
approved respirator.
5. Work in a confirmed area only if it is well-ventilated,
or while wearing an air-supplied respirator.
6. Have a recognized specialist in industrial Hygiene
or Environmental services check the operation and
air quality and make recommendations for the
specific welding situation.
ARC RAY SAFETY
Arc rays can injure eyes and burn skin.
Wear approved welding eye protection featuring at
least a number 10 shade lens rating.
Wear leather leggings, fire resistant shoes or boots
during use. Do not wear pants with cuffs, shirts
with open pockets, or any clothing that can catch
and hold molten metal or sparks.
Keep clothing free of grease, oil, solvents, or any
flammable substances. Wear dry, insulating gloves
and protective clothing.
Wear an approved head covering to protect the
head and neck. Use aprons, cape, sleeves,
shoulder covers, and bibs designed and approved
for welding and cutting procedures.
Wear an approved welding jacket or long sleeves
to protect forearms from radiation burns.
When welding/cutting overhead or in confined
spaces, wear flame resistant ear plugs or ear muffs
to keep sparks out of ears.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Electric shock can kill.
Turn off, disconnect power, and discharge
electrode to ground before setting down
torch/electrode holder and before service.
Do not touch energized electrical parts.
Wear dry, insulating gloves. Do not touch electrode
holder, electrode, welding torch, or welding wire
with bare hand. Do not wear wet or damaged
gloves.
Connect to grounded, GFCI-protected
Power supply only.
Do not use near water or damp objects.
People with pacemakers should consult their
physician before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
Do not expose welders to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a welder will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the welder.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not use outdoors.
Insulate yourself from the workpiece and ground.
Use nonflammable, dry insulating material if
possible, or use dry rubber mats, dry wood or
plywood, or other dry insulating material large
enough to cover your full area of contact with the
work or ground.
THIS WELDING MACHINE MUST BE CONNECT-
ED TO POWER SOURCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODES.
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