ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin
• Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your
eyes from sparks and rays of the arc when welding or observing
open arc welding. Head shield and filter lens should conform
should conform to ANSI Z87.1 standards.
• Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material
to protect your skin and that of nearby personnel from the arc rays.
• Protect other nearby personnel with suitable non-flammable
screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose
themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.
HOT METAL can cause severe burns
• DO NOT touch hot parts without approved safety gloves.
• Allow gun to cool before repair or exchange of consumables.
• Wear heavy, insulated welding gloves and clothing to prevent
burns.
ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELDS
• The electro-magnetic field that is generated during arc welding
may interfere with the operation of various electrical and
electronic devices such as cardiac pacemakers. Persons
using such devices should consult with their physician prior
to performing any electric arc welding operations.
• Route the wire gun and work cables together and secure with
tape when possible.
• Never wrap arc welder cables around the body.
• Always position the wire gun and work leads so that they are on the same side of the body.
• Exposure to electro-magnetic fields during welding may have other health effects which
are not known.
may be dangerous
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