ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND
OTHERS. TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR
EMPLOYER'S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE BASED ON MANU- -
FACTURER'S HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - - Can kill
Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
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Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or
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wet clothing.
Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
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Ensure your working stance is safe.
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FUMES AND GASES - - Can be dangerous to health
Keep your head out of the fumes.
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Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from
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your breathing zone and the general area.
ARC RAYS - - Can injure eyes and burn skin
Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens
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and wear protective clothing.
Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
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FIRE HAZARD
Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no
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inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE - - Excessive noise can damage hearing
Protect your ears. Use ear defenders or other hearing protection.
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Warn bystanders of the risk.
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MALFUNCTION
Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
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READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING MANUAL
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WARNING
BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
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