Lincoln Electric SVM176-A Safety, For Engine, Powered equipment, Electric Magnetic Fields

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SAFETY

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PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS

Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents

The engine exhaust from this product contains

are known to the State of California to cause can-

chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

The Above For Diesel Engines

The Above For Gasoline Engines

ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING.

Read and understand the following safety highlights. For additional safety information, it is strongly recommended that you

purchase a copy of “Safety in Welding & Cutting - ANSI Standard Z49.1” from the American Welding Society, P.O. Box 351040,

Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the

Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.

BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE

PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

1.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the

FOR ENGINE

radiator pressure cap when the engine is

powered equipment.

hot.

1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance

work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.

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1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated

areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes

outdoors.

ELECTRIC AND

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MAGNETIC FIELDS

1.c. Do not add the fuel near an open flame weld-

may be dangerous

ing arc or when the engine is running. Stop

2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor causes

the engine and allow it to cool before refuel-

ing to prevent spilled fuel from vaporizing on

localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding

contact with hot engine parts and igniting. Do

current creates EMF fields around welding

cables and

not spill fuel when filling tank. If fuel is spilled,

welding machines

wipe it up and do not start engine until fumes

have been eliminated.

2.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and

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1.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in posi-

welders having a pacemaker should consult their physician

tion and in good repair.Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools

before welding.

away from V-belts, gears, fans and all other moving parts

2.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health

when starting, operating or repairing equipment.

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effects which are now not known.

1.e. In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety

2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to

guards to perform required maintenance. Remove

minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:

guards only when necessary and replace them when the

2.d.1. Route the electrode and work cables together - Secure

maintenance

requiring their removal is complete.

Always use the greatest care when working near moving

them with tape when possible.

parts.

2.d.2. Never coil the electrode lead around

your body.

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1.f. Do not put your hands near the engine fan.

2.d.3. Do not place your body between the electrode and

Do not attempt to override the governor or

idler by pushing on the throttle control rods

work cables. If the electrode cable is on your right

while the engine is running.

side, the work cable should also be on your right side.

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2.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as

possible to the area being welded.

1.g. To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while

2.d.5. Do not work next to welding power source.

turning the engine or welding generator during maintenance

work, disconnect the spark plug wires, distributor cap or

Mar ʻ95

magneto wire as appropriate.