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Welding produces sparks, molten slag, intense white light, plus
infrared and ultraviolet light. A cooling bead can eject chips or
fragments of slag. Any of these can cause direct harm to the
eyes and skin of the welder or bystanders.
1.
Use the correct tool for the job. This tool was designed for
a specific function. Do not modify or alter this tool or use it
for an unintended purpose.
2.
Arc welding requires the use a hand-held face shield or
helmets with full face protection per CSA standard Z94.3.1.
3.
Protect against reflected arc rays. The rays can reflect off a
shiny surfaces behind the user, into the helmet and off the
filter lens into the eyes. Remove or cover any reflective
surface behind the user such as a glossy painted surface,
aluminum, stainless steel or glass.
4. Welding produces sparks and molten slag. A cooling bead
can eject chips or fragments of slag. Any of these can
cause direct harm to the eyes or skin of the user or
bystanders.
5.
Erect protective screens or barriers to protect bystanders
from the flash and glare; warn others in the area not to
watch the arc. Do not strike a welding arc until all
bystanders and you (the user) have welding shields and/or
helmets in place.
6.
Immediately replace a cracked or broken helmet or a
scratched or damaged lens filter to avoid damage to the
eyes or face from arc flash or ejected molten material.
7.
Do not allow the welding stick to accidentally touch the
ground clamp or grounded work. An arc flash will result from
contact and can injury the unprepared user and bystanders.
8.
Do not handle hot metal or electrode stubs with bare
hands. Handling may result in a burn injury.
9.
Do not use the welding unit if personal movement is
confined or if there is a danger of falling.
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ARC 170 DUAL VOLTAGE ARC/TIG WELDER
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