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5. Never leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn
off the tool, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.
6. Always unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing and ins- pec-
tion, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
7. Prevent eye injury and burns. Wearing and using the approved personal safe- ty
clothing and safety devices reduce the risk for injury.
a. Wear the approved safety impact eye goggles with a welding helmet fea- tu-
ring at least a number 10 shade lens rating.
b. Leather leggings, 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 the 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, move the work to a location well away from combustible;
protect the combustibles with a cover made of fire resistant material.
b. Remove or make safe all combustible materials for 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 combus-
tible 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 mobbing the combustibles to a safe location. If relocation
of combustibles is not possible, designate someone to serve as a fire watch,
equipped with a fire extinguisher, during the welding process and for at least
one half hour after the welding is completed.
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 holding combustible materials.
g. After welding or cutting, make a thorough examination for evidence of fire.
Be aware that easily visible smoke or flame may not be present for some time
after the fire has started. Do not weld or cut in atmospheres containing
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 contai-
ners before applying heat. Vent closed containers., including castings, before
preheating, welding, or cutting.
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WARNING
INHALATION HAZARD: WELDING AND PLASMA CUTTING PRODU-
CE 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 illnes-
ses.
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 airsup-
plied respirator.
• 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. Never
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.
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