Portable Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting Outfit
General Safety (Cont.)
●Work area MUST have a fireproof floor and work benches or tables used during operation MUST have fireproof tops.
●Before operating unit, read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow safety precautions or instructions can cause equipment damage and/or serious personal injury or death.
●Oxygen must never be allowed to contact grease, oil or other petroleum based substances. In the presence of oxygen, these substances become highly explosive and can ignite and burn violently.
●Keep all welding and cutting equipment clean and absolutely free of grease, oil and other petroleum based substances.
●Never use oxygen to blow off work or clothing - spark can ignite oxygen saturated clothing.
●All installation, maintenance, repair and operation of this equipment should be performed by qualified persons only in accordance with national, state, and local codes.
!WARNING
Flying sparks and hot metal can cause injury. Take necessary
precautions to reduce the possibility of injury
from flying sparks and hot metal.
●Wear ANSI approved face shield or safety glasses with side shield protection when chipping or grinding metal parts.
●Wear ear plugs when welding overhead to prevent spatter or slag from falling into ears.
produce intense light and heat and ultraviolet (UV) rays. The intense light and UV rays can cause injury to eyes and skin. Take all precautions described in this manual to reduce the possibility of injury to eyes and skin.
● All persons operating this equipment or in the area while
equipment is in use must wear protective welding gear including: welding goggles with a minimum shade 5, flame resistant clothing, leather welding gloves, and full foot protection.
Never look at flame without eye
protection as described above. Never use a shade filter lens that is cracked, broken, or rated below number 5. Warn others in the area not to look at flame.
! WARNING
gloves and clothing when performing any metal working operation. Take necessary precautions to reduce the possibility of skin and clothing burns.
●Keep all clothing and protective equipment free of oil and grease. These substances can ignite and will burn violently in the presence of pure oxygen.
●Make sure that all persons in the welding area are protected from heat, sparks, and ultraviolet rays. Use flame resistant barriers as needed.
●Never touch work pieces until completely cooled.
!WARNING
Heat and sparks produced while using this equipment and other metal working operations can ignite flammable and explosive materials! Take necessary precautions to reduce the possibility of flames and explosions.
●Remove all flammable materials within 35 feet (10.7 meters) of work area. If removal is not possible, tightly cover flammable materials with fire proof covers.
●Do not operate unit in areas where flammable or explosive vapors may be present.
●Take precautions to be sure that flying sparks and heat do not cause flames in hidden areas, cracks,
behind bulkheads, etc.
!WARNING
Fire hazard! Do not heat containers or pipes that contain or have contained flammable materials or gaseous or liquid combustibles.
!WARNING
Welding closed cylinders or containers such as tanks or drums can cause explosion if not properly vented! Verify that any cylinder or container to be welded has an adequate ventilation hole, so that expanding gases can be released.
●Do not perform
a.Remove the coating from the base metal.
b.Make sure area is well ventilated.
c.Use an
Extremely toxic fumes are created when these metals are heated.
Always be sure that area is secure
and free of hazards (sparks, flames, glowing metal or slag) prior to leaving. Be sure that hoses are loosely coiled and out of the way. Be sure that all metal and slag has cooled.
!DANGER
Cylinders can explode if damaged.
● Protect cylinders from excessive heat and mechanical shocks.
●Install and secure cylinders in an upright position by chaining them to stationary support to prevent falling or tipping.
●Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
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