SanRex SANARG 180AP Operator's Manual page 6

an explosion even though they have been "cleaned".
 Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or welding. They may explode.
 Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil free protective garments such as leather
gloves, heavy shirt, cuff less trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear ear plugs when welding
out of position or in confined places. Always wear safety glasses with side shields when in a welding
area.
 Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding area as practical. Work cables connected
to the building framework or other locations away from the welding area increase the possibility of the
welding current passing through lifting chains, crane cables or other alternate circuits. This can create
fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they fail.
 Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used and
properly operating regulators designed for the gas and pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be
suitable for the application and maintained in good condition.
 Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to an undercarriage or fixed support.
 Cylinders should be located:
- Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to physical damage.
- A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations and any other source of heat, sparks, or
flame.
 Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other electrically "hot" parts to touch a cylinder.
 Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet when opening the cylinder valve.
 Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand tight except when the cylinder is in use or
connected for use.
Rotating parts may be dangerous.
SAFETY
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