1.0 Recommended Safety Guidelines
Some safety precautions BOC recommends are as follows:
Repair or replace defective cables immediately.
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Never watch the arc except through
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lenses of the correct shade.
In confined spaces, adequate ventilation and
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constant observation are essential.
Leads and cables should be kept clear
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of passageways.
Diagram and safety explanation
Electrical safety alert
Welding electrode causing
electric shock
Fumes and gases coming from
welding process
Welding arc rays
Read instruction manual
Become trained
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Keep fire extinguishing equipment at a handy
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location in the shop.
Keep primary terminals and live parts effectively
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covered.
Never strike an electrode on any gas cylinder.
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Never use oxygen for venting containers.
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Diagram and safety explanation
Wear dry, insulated gloves
Insulate yourself from
work and ground
Disconnect input power before
working on equipment
Keep head out of fumes
Use forced ventilation or local
exhaust to remove fumes
Use welding helmet with
correct shade of filter