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welding arc. If this is not possible, tightly cover 1. Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards closed
them with approved covers. and securely in place.
4. Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from 2. Stop engine before installing or connecting unit.
welding can easily go through small cracks and 3. Have only qualified people remove guards or covers
openings to adjacent areas. for maintenance and troubleshooting as necessary.
5. Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby. 4. To prevent accidental starting during servicing,
6. Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, disconnect negative (-) battery cable from battery.
or partition can cause fire on the hidden side. 5. Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools away
7. Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks or from moving parts.
drums. ! 6. Reinstall panels or guards and close doors when
8. Connect work cable to the work as close to the servicing is finished and before starting engine.
welding area as practical to prevent welding current
from travelling long, possibly unknown paths and WARNING
causing electric shock and fire hazards. SPARKS can cause BATTERY GASES
9. Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes. TO EXPLODE; BATTERY ACID can burn
10. Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off eyes and skin.
welding wire at contact tip when not in use.
Batteries contain acid and generate explosive gases.
WARNING
! FLYING SPARKS AND HOT METAL 1. Always wear a face shield when working on a
battery.
can cause injury.
2. Stop engine before disconnecting or connecting
Chipping and grinding cause flying metal. battery cables.
As welds cool, they can throw off slag. 3. Do not allow tools to cause sparks when working on
a battery.
1. Wear approved face shield or safety goggles. Side 4. Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump start
shields recommended. vehicles.
2. Wear proper body protection to protect skin. 5. Observe correct polarity (+ and –) on batteries.
WARNING NOTE
! CYLINDERS can explode Considerations about welding and the effects
if damaged.
of LOW FREQUENCY ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC
FIELDS
Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. Electric current following through any conductor causes
If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since gas cylinders localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding/
are normally part of the welding process, be sure to cutting current creates EMF fields around cables and
treat them carefully. power sources.
The magnetic fields created by high currents may affect
1. Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive the operation of pacemakers. Wearers of vital electronic
heat, mechanical shocks, and arcs. equipment (pacemakers) shall consult their physician
2. Install and secure cylinders in an upright position by before beginning any arc welding, cutting, gouging or
chaining them to a stationary support or equipment spot welding operations.
cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping. Exposure to EMF fields in welding/cutting may have
3. Keep cylinders away from any welding or other other health effects which are now not known.
electrical circuits.
4. Never allow a welding electrode to touch any To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the
cylinder. following procedures.
5. Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators,
hoses, and fittings designed for the specific 1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping
application; maintain them and associated parts in them.
good condition. 2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the
6. Turn face away from valve outlet when opening operator.
cylinder valve. 3. Do not coil or drape cable around the body.
7. Keep protective cap in place over valve except when ! 4. Keep welding Power Source and cables as far away
cylinder is in use or connected for use. from body as practical
! 8. Read and follow instructions on compressed gas WARNING
cylinders, associated equipment, and Safety
Standards. ABOUT PACEMAKERS
WARNING
MOVING PARTS The above procedures are among those
can cause injury also normally recommended for pacemaker wearers.
Consult your doctor for complete information.
Moving parts, such as fans, rotors, and belts can cut
fingers and hands and catch loose clothing.
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