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7.e. In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety guards to per-
form 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.
8.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and welders having a
pacemaker should consult their physician before welding.
8.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health effects which are
now not known.
8d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to minimize expo-
sure to EMF fields from the welding 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 power source.
FOR ENGINE
7.a Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and
maintenance work unless the maintenance work
requires it to be running.
7.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent
the engine exhaust fumes outdoors.
7.c.Do not add the fuel near an open flame welding 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.
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 mov-
ing parts when starting, operating or repairing equipment.
7.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the radiator pressure cap
when the engine is hot.
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
may be dangerous
8.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor caus-
es localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding
current creates EMF fields around welding cables and
welding machines.
powered equipment.
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