Lincoln Electric CV320-I operating instructions Electric Shock can kill

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. READ AND UNDERSTAND BOTH THE SPECIFIC INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE WELDER AND/OR OTHER EQUIPMENT TO BE USED AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING GENERAL INFORMATION.

ARC WELDING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill ARC RAYS can burn

1.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands.

b.In semi-automatic and automatic wire welding, the electrode, electrode reel, welding head and nozzle or semi-automatic welding gun are also electrically “hot”.

c.Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation. When welding in damp locations, on metal framework such as floors, gratings or scaffolds, and when in positions such as sitting or Lying, make certain the insulation is large enough to cover your full area of physical contact with work and ground.

d.Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical connection with the metal being welded. The connection should be as close as possible to the area being welded.

e.Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical (earth) ground.

f.Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and welding machine in good, safe operating condition. Replace damaged insulation.

g.Never dip the electrode holder in water for cooling.

h.Never simultaneously touch electrically “hot” parts of electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage of both welders.

i.When working above floor level, protect yourself from a fall should you get a shock.

j.Also see items 4c and 6.

2.a. Welding may produce fumes and gases hazardous to

FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous

health. Avoid breathing these fumes and gases. When welding, keep your head out of the fume. Use enough ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep fumes and gases away from the breathing zone. When welding on galvanized, lead or cadmium plated steel and other metals which produce toxic fumes, even greater care must be taken.

b.Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapours coming from degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapours to form phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating products.

c.Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and cause injury or death. Always use enough ventilation, especially in confined areas, to ensure breathing air is safe.

d.Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this equipment and the consumables to be used, including the material safety data sheet (MSDS) and follow your employer’s safety practices.

e.Also see Item 7b.

3.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to AS 1674.2- 1990 standards.

b.Use suitable clothing made from durable flame resistant material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays.

c.Protect other nearby personnel with suitable non flammable screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc or expose themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.

WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion

4.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks from starting a fire. Remember that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Have a fire extinguisher readily available.

b.Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site, special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous situations. Refer to AS1674 Parts 1 & 2 “Safety in Welding and Allied Processes”, WTIA Technical Note 7 “Health and Safety in Welding” and the operating information for the equipment being used.

c.When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode circuit is touching the work or ground. Accidental contact can cause overheating and create a fire hazard.

d.Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures will not cause flammable or toxic vapours from substances inside. These can cause an explosion even though the vessel has been “cleaned”. For information purchase AS 1674-1990.

e.Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or welding. They may explode.

f.Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear ear plugs when welding out of position or in confined places. Always wear safety glasses with side shields when in a welding area.

g.Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding area as possible. Work cables connected to the building framework or other locations away from the welding area increase the possibility of the welding current passing through lifting chains, crane cables or other alternate circuits. This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they fail.

h.Also see Item 7c.

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