ESAB A2 TF Instruction Manual page 78

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ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAU-
TIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER'S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE
BASED ON MANUFACTURERS' HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - - Can kill
Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
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Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
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Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
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Ensure your working stance is safe.
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FUMES AND GASES - - Can be dangerous to health
Keep your head out of the fumes.
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Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone
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and the general area.
ARC RAYS - - Can injure eyes and burn skin.
Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective
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clothing.
Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
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FIRE HAZARD
Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
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NOISE - - Excessive noise can damage hearing
Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
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Warn bystanders of the risk.
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MALFUNCTION - - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
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WARNING
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
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