Additional Safety Instructions for
Welding Fume Extractors
1.WELDING FUMES. Welding fumes are hazardous and can cause lung damage without warning. Keep your head out of welding fumes. Use adequate ventilation at the arc to safely remove the fumes from your breathing zone and the general area. Use ANSI approved respirators for the type of welding operation. Protect others from these fumes.
2.PROTECT BODY FROM ARC BURNS, SPARKS, AND SPATTER. Wear correct and approved eye and body protection. DO NOT wear jewelry or frayed clothing. Use a welding helmet with the correct shade of filter for the operation.
3.EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. Make sure equipment inspections and maintenance are performed by a qualified person and keep all seals and gaskets
4.WORKING AREA. Keep working area clear of any material not involved in the welding operation. Keep all equipment, workpieces, and work surfaces clean, dry, and free of entanglements. Keep lead cables orga- nized and away from your body.
5.WELDING IN A CONFINED SPACE CAN BE HAZARDOUS. Always open all cov- ers, sustain forced ventilation, remove toxic and hazardous materials, and provide a power disconnect to the welder inside the work space. Always work with someone who can give you help from outside the space. Welding can displace oxygen. Always check for safe breathing atmosphere and provide
6.PREVENT FIRES. Welding work zones must be kept clear of flammable liquids, such as gasoline and solvents; combustible solids, such as paper and wood; and flammable gases, such as acetylene and hydrogen. Provide approved fire barriers and fire extin- guishing equipment for the welding zone. Stay alert for sparks and spatter thrown into cracks and crevices that can start a smolder- ing fire. Inspect the work area again one hour after welding for any potential fire hazards.
7.EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the equipment. Contact our Technical Support Department at (570)
Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the pos- sibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.
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