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PRO-CUT 60
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC
FIELDS
may be dangerous
8.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor causes
localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding or
cutting current creates EMF fields around welding or
cutting cables and welding machines
8.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and
welders or cutters having a pacemaker should consult their
physician before welding or cutting.
8.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding or cutting may have other
health effects which are now not known.
8d. All welders or cutters should use the following procedures in
order to minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding
or cutting circuit:
8.d.1.
Route the electrode and work cables together - Secure
them with tape when possible.
8.d.2. Never coil the electrode lead around your body.
8.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.
8.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as
possible to the area being welded.
8.d.5. Do not work next to welding or cutting power source.
FOR ENGINE
powered equipment.
7.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance
work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.
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7.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated
areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes
outdoors.
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7.c. Do not add the fuel near an open flame
welding or cutting arc or when the engine is
running. Stop the engine and allow it to cool
before refueling 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.
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7.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.
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7.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.
7.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.
7.g. To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while
turning the engine or welding generator during maintenance
work, disconnect the spark plug wires, distributor cap or
magneto wire as appropriate.
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7.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the
radiator pressure cap when the engine is
hot.
SAFETY iii