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EXTRA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
PRECAUTIONS FOR OTHERS IN THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Expressweld MasterMIG 500W
In some situations, it may be difficult to use safety precautions, but even so follow
stated instructions. Keep your gloves dry, if getting wet is unavoidable, have a spare
gloves. Stand on a dry and insulating material such as plywood, plastic mat etc.
Insulate your body from work piece.
If welding must be performed under electrically hazardous conditions such as in
damp locations or while wearing wet clothing, on metal structures such as floors,
gratings or scaffolds, when in cramped positions such as sitting, kneeling or lying, if
there is a high risk of unavoidable or accidental contact with the workpiece or ground,
prefer to use the following equipment:
Semi-automatic DC Constant Voltage Welder
DC Manual Arc Welder
AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control
Conditions of electrode holder and cables is too important. Plastic or fiber insulating
material on holder prevents contact to electrically hot" places. Before starting the
welder, always check the condition of the holder. Replace the old and worn ones,
never attempt to repair. Perform same checks for the cables, since the cost will be
high to replace cables, repair by using tubw with high insulation or similar. Always
check the insulations before every time you start the welder.
If you feel an electric shock, always remember that this is a warning. In such case
before continue to work, check your equipment, working routines and working
environment against electric shock. If there is an abnormal situation, never continue
welding without using the necessary precaution. If you cannot determine the source
of problem, have an expert and authorized person to check it.
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Cleanliness and tidiness of working environment is extremely important for your
safety as well as other people in the environment. While other welders working or
people walking around the welding area may step onto your weld puddle by mistake
or may cause you and others to fall down by tripping over cables and electric shock
risk. Also welding sparks may cause burn danger by splashing on other people
around.
Surrounding welding area with fire resistant screens reduces potential risks.
Also warn other people in the working environment for the use of work safety
equipments. Especially when they have to be in welding area, warn them to use fire
and flame resistant work safety clothing, welding goggles, welding mask, insulated
work shoes and gloves. Keep away any people who do not follow the instructions.
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