SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS

3-1. Warning Label Definitions

Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols.

Become trained and read the instructions before working on the machine or welding.

1 Electric shock from welding electrode or wiring can kill.

1.1 Wear dry insulating gloves. Do not touch electrode with bare hand. Do not wear wet or damaged gloves.

1.2 Protect yourself from electric shock by insulating yourself from work and ground.

1.3 Do not work on unit if engine is running. Stop engine first.

2 Breathing welding fumes can be hazardous to your health.

2.1 Keep your head out of the fumes.

2.2 Use forced ventilation or local exhaust to remove the fumes.

2.3 Use ventilating fan to remove fumes.

3 Welding sparks can cause explosion or fire.

3.1 Keep flammables away from welding. Do not weld near flammables.

3.2 Welding sparks can cause fires. Have a fire extinguisher nearby, and have a watchperson ready to use it.

3.3 Do not weld on drums or any closed containers.

4 Arc rays can burn eyes and injure skin.

4.1 Wear hat and safety glasses. Use ear protection and button shirt collar. Use welding helmet with correct shade of filter.

Wear complete body protection.

5 Do not remove or paint over (cover) the label.

6 Engine fuel plus flames or sparks can cause fire.

6.1 Do not smoke while fueling or if near fuel.

6.2 Stop engine before fueling.

6.3 Do not fuel a hot engine.

7 Engine exhaust gases can kill.

7.1 Vent exhaust outside.

7.2 Use unit outside.

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