21.Pacemaker safety warning. People with pacemakers should consult with their physician(s) before using this product; operation of equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.
22.Use tools with both hands when required. Many tools such as chain saws, drills, routers, and welders, etc., require the use of both hands when operating. This helps maintain tool stability and keeps hands away from the working area of the tool.
Note: Performance of this tool may vary depending on variations in local line voltage. Exten- sion cord usage may also affect tool performance.
Warning:The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under- stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Arc Welding Safety Warnings and Precautions
Warning:This product, when used for welding and similar applications, produces chemi- cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other repro- ductive harm). California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.
1.Avoid electrical shock. Do not permit electrically live parts, cables, or electrodes to contact skin, clothing, or gloves. Protective clothing should be free of holes, dry, and ANSI approved.
This unit draws enough current to cause serious injury or death. Before turning the welder on, check the electrode holder to be sure that there are no protruding screw heads, and that all insulation is secure. Do not weld unless you are insulated from ground and the work piece.
2.Avoid breathing fumes or gases. They can cause serious health problems. Use an active ventilation system directly above the welding area. Keep your head out of the fumes.
Inhalation Hazard
Welding Produces TOXIC FUMES and GASSES.
Exposure to welding gasses can increase the risk of developing certain cancers, such as cancer of the larynx and lung cancer. Also, some diseases that may be linked to exposure to welding gasses or fumes are:
• Early onset of Parkinson’s Disease | • Heart Disease |
• Damage to the reproductive organs | • Ulcers |
• Inflammation of the small intestine or stomach | • Kidney damage |
•Respiratory diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis or pneumonia
Safety precautions, such as using natural or forced air ventilation and wearing an ANSI approved respirator, are ESSENTIAL to reduce the risk of developing the above illnesses.
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