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FOR ENGINE powered equipment.
7.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.
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7.b. Operate engines in open,
outdoors.
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7.c. Do not add the fuel near an open flame welding or cutting arc or when the engine is running. Stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling to prevent spilled fuel from vaporizing on contact with hot engine parts and igniting. Do not spill fuel when filling tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do not start engine until fumes have been eliminated.
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7.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in position and in good repair. Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools away from
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7.e. In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety guards to perform required maintenance. Remove guards only when necessary and replace them when the maintenance requiring their removal is complete. Always use the greatest care when working near moving parts.
7.f. Do not put your hands near the engine fan. Do not attempt to override the governor or idler by pushing on the throttle control rods while the engine is running.
7.g. To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while turning the engine or welding generator during maintenance work, disconnect the spark plug wires, distributor cap or magneto wire as appropriate.
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7.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the radiator pressure cap when the engine is hot.
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
may be dangerous
8.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding or cutting current creates EMF fields around welding or cutting cables and welding machines
8.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and welders or cutters having a pacemaker should consult their physician before welding or cutting.
8.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding or cutting may have other health effects which are now not known.
8d. All welders or cutters should use the following procedures in order to minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding or cutting circuit:
8.d.1. Route the electrode and work cables together - Secure them with tape when possible.
8.d.2. Never coil the electrode lead around your body.
8.d.3. Do not place your body between the electrode and work cables. If the electrode cable is on your right side, the work cable should also be on your right side.
8.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as possible to the area being welded.
8.d.5. Do not work next to welding or cutting power source.