ARC WELDER SAFETY WARNINGS
AND PRECAUTIONS
Warning: When used for welding and
similar applications, this product produces
chemicals that cause cancer and birth defects
(or other reproductive harm).
ELECTRIC SHOCK can be fatal
The electrode and work (or
ground) circuits are electrically
“hot” when the machine is on. Do
not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin
or w e t clothing. Protective clothing should be
hole free, dry and ANSI approved. Wear dry,
hole-free gloves to insulate hands.
Do not permit electrically live parts, cables,
or electrodes to contact skin, clothing or
gloves.
This unit draws enough current to cause
serious injury and or death.
Before turning the welder on, check the
welder gun to ensure that there are no
protruding screw heads and that all
insulation is secure.
Insulate yourself from work and ground
using dry insulation. Make certain the
insulation is large enough to cover your full
physical contact with work and ground.
Always be sure the w o r k cable makes a
good electrical connection with the
metal.
Ground the work metal to be cut to a good
electrical (earth) ground.
Maintain the welding torch, work clamp,
power cable and cutting machine in good,
safe operating condition. Replace damaged
insulation.
Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.
When working above floor level, use a
safety belt to protect yourself from a fall
should you get a shock.
Plasma cutting may produce
fumes and gases hazardous to
health. Avoid breathing these fumes and gases.
When cutting, keep your head out of the fume.
Use enough ventilation and/or exhaust at the
arc to keep fumes and gases away from the
breathing zone. In confined spaces or some
circumstances, outdoors, a respirator may be
required. Additional precautions are also
required when cutting on galvanized steel.
Do not cut in locations near chlorinated
hydrocarbon vapors coming from
degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations.
The heat and rays of the arc can react with
solvent vapors to form phosgene, a highly
toxic gas, and other irritating products.
Read and understand the manufacturer’s
instructions for this equipment and the
consumables, including the material
safety data sheet (MSDS) and follow
your employer’s safety practices. MSDS
forms are available from your
welding distributor or from the
manufacturer.
The EMF field
that is generated during arc welding may
interfere with various electrical and electronic
devices such as cardiac pacemakers.
Anyone using such devices should consult
with their physician prior to performing any
electric welding operations.
Exposure to EMF fields while welding may
have other health effects, which are not
known.
FUMES & GASES can be
dangerous
ELECTRIC&MAGNETIC
FIELDS may be dangerous
