Klutch 62499 Owner's Manual page 9

Fumes and Gases
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Do not use unit in the presence of gasoline, diesel, propane, or other flammable liquids. Sparks
created from this unit may ignite liquids or fumes, causing an explosion and serious injury or
death.
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Fumes emitted from the welding process displace clean air and can result in injury or death.
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Do not breathe in fumes emitted by the welding process. Make sure your breathing air is clean
and safe.
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Work only in a well-ventilated area or use a ventilation device to remove welding fumes from the
environment where you will be working.
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Do not weld on coated materials (galvanized, cadmium plated or containing zinc, mercury, or
barium). They will emit harmful fumes that are dangerous to breathe. If necessary use a ventilator,
respirator with air supply, or remove the coating from the material in the weld area.
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The fumes emitted from some metals when heated are extremely toxic. Refer to the material
safety data sheet for the manufacturer's instructions.
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Do not weld near materials that will emit toxic fumes when heated. Vapors from cleaners, sprays,
and degreasers can be highly toxic when heated.
UV and IR Arc Rays
The welding arc produces ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) rays that can cause injury to your
eyes and skin. Do not look at the welding arc without proper eye protection.
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Always use a helmet that covers your full face from the neck to top of head and to the back of
each ear.
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Use a lens that meets ANSI standards and safety glasses. For welders under 160 amps output,
use a shade 10 lens; for above 160 amps, use a shade 12. Refer to the ANSI standard Z87.1 for
more information.
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Cover all bare skin areas exposed to the arc with protective clothing and shoes. Flame-retardant
cloth or leather shirts, coats, pants, or coveralls are available for protection.
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Use screens or other barriers to protect other people from the arc rays emitted from your welding.
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Warn people in your welding area when you are going to strike an arc, so they can protect
themselves.
Fire Hazards
Do not weld on containers or pipes that contain or have had flammable, gaseous, or liquid
combustibles in them. Welding creates sparks and heat that can ignite flammable and
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