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h. 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
INHALATION HAZARD: Welding and
Plasma Cutting Produce
TOXIC FUMES.
Exposure to welding or cutting exhaust fumes
can increase the risk of developing certain
cancers, such as cancer of the larynx and lung
cancer. Also, some diseases that may be linked
to exposure to welding or plasma cutting
exhaust 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 to reduce the risk
of developing the above illnesses.
9. Avoid overexposure to fumes and gases. Always keep your head out of the fumes.
Do not breathe the fumes. Use enough ventilation or exhaust, or both, to keep fumes
and gases from your breathing zone and general area.
• Where ventilation is questionable, have a qualified technician take an air samp-
ling to determine the need for corrective measures. Use mechanical ventilation
to improve air quality. If engineering controls are not feasible, use an approved
respirator.
• Work in a confined area only if it is well ventilated, or while wearing an air-sup-
plied respirator.
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• Follow OSHA guidelines for Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL's) for various
fumes and gases.
• Follow the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists recom-
mendations for Threshold Limit Values (TLV's) for fumes and gases.
• Have a recognized specialist in Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Services
check the operation and air quality and make recommendations for the specific
welding or cutting situation.
10. Always keep hoses away from welding/cutting spot. Examine all
hoses and cables for cuts, burns, or worn areas before each use. If any damaged areas
are found, replace the hoses or cables immediately.
11. Read and understand all instructions and safety precautions as
outlined in the manufacturer's Manual for the material you will weld
or cut.
12. Proper cylinder care. Secure cylinders to a cart, wall, or post, to prevent
them from falling. All cylinders should be used and stored in an upright position. Ne-
ver drop or strike a cylinder. Do not use cylinders that have been dented. Cylinder
caps should be used when moving or storing cylinders. Empty cylinders should be
kept in specified areas and clearly marked "empty."
13. Never use oil or grease on any inlet connector, outlet connector,
or cylinder valves.
14. Use only supplied Torch on this Inverter Air Plasma Cutter. Using
components from other systems may cause personal injury and damage
components within.
15. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this
product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could
cause interference to, or failure of the pacemaker.
16. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord,
be sure to sue one heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. A 50 foot extension cord must be at least 12 gauges in
diameter, and a 100 foot extension cord must be at least 10 gauges in diameter. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
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