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ELECTRIC AND
MAGNETIC FIELDS
may be dangerous
2.a.Electric current flowing through any conductor causes
localised Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding
current creates EMF fields around welding cables and
welding machines.
2.b.EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers and welders
having a pacemaker should consult their physician before
welding.
2.c.Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health
effects which are now not known.
2.d.All welders should use the following procedures in order to
minimise exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:
2.d.1. Route the electrode and work cables together.
Secure them with tape when possible.
2.d.2. Never coil the electrode lead around your body.
2.d.3. Do not place your body between the electrode
and work cables. If the electrode cable is on your
right side, the work cable should also be on your
right side.
2.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workplace as
close as possible to the area being welded.
2.d.5. Do not work next to welding power source.
1.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the
radiator pressure cap when the engine is
hot.
For Diesel Engines: diesel engine exhaust and
some of its constituents are known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
For Petrol Engines: The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING.
Read and understand the following safety highlights. For additional safety information, it is strongly recommended that you
purchase a copy of “Safety in Welding & Cutting - ANSI Standard Z49.1” from the American Welding Society, PO Box
351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974 or WTIA (Welding Technology Institute of Australia), PO Box
6165, Silverwater, NSW, 2128. A free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electrical
Company, 22801 St Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE
PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
1.a Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance
work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.
1.b. Operate engines in open, well ventilated
areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes
outdoors.
1.c. Do not add fuel near an open flame, welding
arc or when the engine is running. Stop the
engine and allow it to cool before refuelling
to prevent spilled fuel from vaporizing on
contact with hot engine parts and igniting.
Do not spill fuel when filling tank. If fuel is
spilled, wipe it up and do not start engine
until fumes have been eliminated.
1.d.Keep all equipment, safety guards, covers and devices in
position and in good repair. Keep hands, hair, clothing and
tools away from V-belts, gears, fans and all other moving
parts when starting, operating or repairing equipment.
1.e.In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety guards
to perform required maintenance. Remove guards only when
necessary and replace them when the maintenance
requiring their removal is complete. Always use the greatest
care when working near moving parts.
1.f. Do not put your hands near the engine fan.
Do not attempt to override the governor or
idler by pushing on the throttle control rods
while the engine is running.
1.g.To prevent accidentally starting petrol engines while turning
the engine or welding generator during maintenance work,
disconnect the spark plug wires, distributor cap or magneto
wire as appropriate.
i SAFETY i
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
WARNING
FOR ENGINE
powered equipment.
Mar ‘95