Safety for Blade Welders
WELDING FUMES. Breathing welding fumes can cause respiratory damage. Maintain adequate ven- tilation during and after welding operations.
PREVENT FIRES. Welding work zones must be kept clear of flammable liquids or gases, such as gasoline or solvents, and combustible solids, such as paper or wood. Provide approved fire extin- guishing equipment for the welding zone. Stay alert for sparks and spatter thrown into cracks and crevices that can start a smoldering fire.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Wear eye and body protection approved for welding operations, such as safety goggles, clean and
ABRASION INJURIES. The grinding wheel can remove skin very quickly. Always keep your fingers and hands away from the spinning grinding wheel to reduce this risk.
ELECTRIC & MAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF). Welding operations create EMF around the welding equip- ment and workpieces. Workers who have pace- makers must consult with their physician before using this equipment or stay at least 50 feet from welding operations.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. Make sure equip- ment inspections and maintenance are performed by a qualified person. Stop the welding operation and disconnect the welder from power if the equip- ment is damaged or malfunctions.
STABLE WORK SURFACE. If the welder unex- pectedly moves during operation, burn, laceration, or abrasion injuries could occur. Always make sure the welder is mounted on a stable and lever sur- face before operations.
BLADE BREAKAGE. Blades that are not welded correctly can break under the stresses of using them on the bandsaw. Have only one weld on a blade. Always inspect the weld as instructed. Make sure the annealing and grinding process does not compromise the integrity of the weld. If you have any doubt about weld quality, start again.
If you have never used this type of welder before, We strongly recommend that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.
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