WELDTECH WT200MP - Arc Rays Safety and Filter Selection; Selecting Appropriate Filter Shades; Fumes And Gases Hazards; Health Risks from Welding Fumes

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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 conned 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Weld-
ingFaceShield.
1. UseaWeldingHelmetorWeldingFaceShieldt-
tedwithapropershadeoflter(seeAS60974-1,
AS/NZS1337.1andAS/NZS1338.1SafetyStand-
ards)toprotectyourfaceandeyeswhenweld-
ing or watching.
2. Wear approved safety glasses. Side shields are
recommended.
3. Use protective screens or barriers to protect
others from ash and glare; warn others not to
watch the arc.
4. Wear protective clothing made from durable,
ame-resistantmaterial (wool and leather) and
foot protection.
5. Neverwearcontactlenseswhilewelding.
Fumes And Gases
WARNING!
Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing
these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your
health.
1. Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe
the fumes.
2. Ifinside,ventilatetheareaand/oruseanexhaust
at the arc to remove welding fumes and gases.