Lincoln Electric IM958 manual Safety, For Engine, Electric Magnetic Fields

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	CALIFO	RNIA	PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents				The engine exhaust from this product contains
are known to the State of California to cause can-				chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.				cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
	The Above For Diesel Engines					The Above For Gasoline Engines
ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING.
Read and understand the following safety highlights. For additional safety information, it is strongly recommended that you
purchase a copy of “Safety in Welding & Cutting - ANSI Standard Z49.1” from the American Welding Society, P.O. Box
351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available
from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE
PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
							1.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the
	FOR ENGINE
							radiator pressure cap when the engine is
	powered equipment.						hot.
1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance
	work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.
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	1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated
	areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes
	outdoors.						ELECTRIC AND
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	1.c. Do not add the fuel near an open flame						may be dangerous
	welding arc or when the engine is running.
				2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor causes
	Stop the engine and allow it to cool before
	refueling to prevent spilled fuel from vaporiz-				localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding
	ing on contact with hot engine parts and				current creates EMF fields around welding cables and
	igniting. Do not spill fuel when filling tank. If				welding machines
	fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do not start
	engine until fumes have been eliminated.			2.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and
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1.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in					welders having a pacemaker should consult their physician
	position and in good repair.Keep hands, hair, clothing and				before welding.
	tools away from V-belts, gears, fans and all other moving			2.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health
	parts when starting, operating or repairing equipment.
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1.e. In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety				2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to
	guards to perform required maintenance. Remove				minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:
	guards only when necessary and replace them when the				2.d.1. Route the electrode and work cables together - Secure
	maintenance requiring their removal is complete.
	Always use the greatest care when working near moving					them with tape when possible.
	parts.				2.d.2. Never coil the electrode lead around your body.
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	1.f. Do not put your hands near the engine fan.				2.d.3. Do not place your body between the electrode and
	Do not attempt to override the governor or
	idler by pushing on the throttle control rods					work cables. If the electrode cable is on your right
	while the engine is running.					side, the work cable should also be on your right side.
___________________________________________________					2.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as
						possible to the area being welded.
1.g. To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while					2.d.5. Do not work next to welding power source.
	turning the engine or welding generator during maintenance
	work, disconnect the spark plug wires, distributor cap or
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	magneto wire as appropriate.