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Do not dispose of hot slag in con-•
tainers holding combustible materi-
als. Keep a re extinguisher nearby
and know how to use it.
After welding, make a thorough •
examination for evidence of re. Be
aware that easily-visible smoke or
ame may not be present for some
time after the re has started. Do
not weld in atmospheres contain-
ing dangerously reactive or am-
mable gases, vapors, liquids, and
dust. Provide adequate ventilation
in work areas to prevent accumula-
tion of ammable 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 ammable or explosive va-
pors. Clean and purge containers
before applying heat. Vent closed
containers, including castings, be-
fore preheating or welding.
Do not touch live electrical parts. 15.
Wear dry, insulating gloves. Do not
touch electrode or conductor tong
with bare hand. Do not wear wet or
damaged gloves.
Protect yourself from electric shock. 16.
Do not use outdoors. Insulate your-
self from the workpiece and ground.
Use nonammable, dry insulating
material if possible, or use dry rubber
mats, dry wood or plywood, or other
dry insulating material big enough to
cover your full area of contact with
the work or ground.
Always keep hoses and cables away 17.
from the welding 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.
Read and understand all instructions 18.
and safety precautions as outlined
in the manufacturer’s manual for the
material you will weld.
Use only the supplied Torch with this 19.
Welder. Using components from
other systems may cause severe per-
sonal injury and damage components
within.
Ensure that the unit is placed on a 20.
stable location before use. If this unit
falls while plugged in, severe injury,
electric shock, or re may result.
Avoid overexposure to fumes and 21.
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 qualied technician take
an air sampling to determine the
need for corrective measures. Use
mechanical ventilation to improve
air quality. If engineering controls
are not feasible, use an approved
respirator.
Follow OSHA guidelines for Permis-•
sible Exposure Limits (PEL’s) for
various fumes and gases.
Follow the American Conference •
of Governmental Industrial Hygien-
ists recommendations for Threshold
Limit Values (TLV’s) for fumes and
gases.
Have a recognized specialist in •
Industrial Hygiene or Environmental
Services check the operation and
