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SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS
3-1. Warning Label Definitions (For Wordless Labels)
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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.