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4. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to work before
turning on the device.
5. Never leave the device unattended when it is plugged into an elec-
trical outlet. Turn off the device, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before
leaving.
6. Always unplug the device from its electrical outlet before inspec-
tion, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
7. Prevent eye injuries and burns. Wearing and using certified safety clothing
and safe devices reduce the risk of injury.
a. Wear certified eye goggles or a welding helmet featuring at least a number
10 shade lens rating.
b. Leather clothes, fire resistant shoes or boots should be worn when using
this product. Do not wear pants with cuffs, shirts with open pockets, or any
clothing that can catch and hold molten metal or sparks.
c. Keep clothing free of grease, oil, solvents, or any flammable substances. Wear
dry, insulating gloves and protective clothing.
d. Wear an approved head covering to protect your head and neck. Use aprons,
cape, sleeves, shoulder covers, and bibs designed and approved for welding
and cutting procedures.
e. When welding/cutting overhead or in confined spaces, wear flame resistant
ear plugs or ear muffs to keep sparks out of ears.
8. Prevent accidental fires. Remove any combustible material from the work
area.
a. When possible, change your work location to a better one, away from com-
bustibles; protect the combustibles with a cover made of fire resistant material.
b. Remove or make safe all combustible materials in a radius of 35 feet (10
meters) around the work area. Use a fire resistant material to cover or
block all open doorways, windows, cracks, and other openings.
c. Enclose the work area with portable fire resistant screens. Protect
combustible walls, ceilings, floors, etc., from sparks and heat with fire
resistant covers.
d. If working on a metal wall, ceiling, etc., prevent ignition of combustibles on
the other side by moving the combustibles to a safe location. If the relocation
is not possible, designate someone to serve as a fire watch, equipped with a
fire extinguisher, during the welding process and for at least half an hour after
the welding is completed.
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e. Do not weld or cut on materials having a combustible coating or combusti
ble internal structure, as in walls or ceilings, without an approved method for
eliminating the hazard.
f. Do not dispose of hot slag in containers for combustible materials. Keep
a fire extinguisher nearby and make sure you know how to use it.
g. After welding or cutting, make a thorough examination for evidence of
fire. Be aware that easily visible smoke or flame may only be visible after the
fire has alerady started. Do not weld or cut in atmospheres containing
Dangerously reactive or flammable gases, vapors, liquids, and dust.
i. Provide adequate ventilation in work areas to prevent accumulation of
flammable gases, vapors, and dust. Do not apply heat to a container that
has held an unknown substance or a combustible material whose contents,
when heated, can produce flammable or explosive vapors. Clean and purge
containers before applying heat. Vent closed containers, including castings,
before preheating, welding, or cutting.
WARNING!
INHALATION HAZARD:
Welding and Plasma Cutting Produce TOXIC FUMES.
Exposure to welding or cutting fumes can increase the risk of deve-
loping certain cancers, such as cancer of the larynx and lung cancer.
Also, some diseases that may be linked to an exposure to welding or
plasma cutting fumes are:
a. Early onset of Parkinson's Disease
b. Heart disease
c. Ulcers
d. Damage to the reproductive organs
e. Inflammation of the small intestine or stomach
f. Kidney damage
g. Respiratory diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis, or pneumonia
Use natural or forced air ventilation and wear a respirator approved by NIOSH to
protect against the fumes produced in order to reduce the risk of developing the
above illnesses.
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