Remove Paint Before Welding Or Heating; Make Welding Repairs Safely; Drive Metal Pins Safely - Worldwide Construction And Forestry Division 380GLC Operator's Manual

Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating

Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust.
Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is heated
by welding, soldering, or using a torch.
Remove paint before heating:
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Remove paint a minimum of 100 mm (4 in.) from area
to be affected by heating. If paint cannot be removed,
wear an approved respirator before heating or welding.
•
If you sand or grind paint, avoid breathing the dust.
Wear an approved respirator.
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If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove stripper with
soap and water before welding. Remove solvent or
paint stripper containers and other flammable material
from area. Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes
before welding or heating.
Do not use a chlorinated solvent in areas where welding
will take place.

Make Welding Repairs Safely

IMPORTANT: Disable electrical power before welding.
Turn off main battery switch and disconnect
positive (+) and negative (-) battery cables.
Do not weld or apply heat on any part of a reservoir or
tank that has contained oil or fuel. Heat from welding and
cutting can cause oil, fuel, or cleaning solution to create
gases which are explosive, flammable, or toxic.
Avoid welding or heating near pressurized fluid lines.
Flammable spray may result and cause severe burns if
pressurized lines malfunction as a result of heating. Do not
let heat go beyond work area to nearby pressurized lines.
Remove paint properly. Do not inhale paint dust or fumes.
Use a qualified welding technician for structural repairs.

Drive Metal Pins Safely

Always wear protective goggles or safety glasses and
other protective equipment before striking hardened
parts. Hammering hardened metal parts such as pins and
bucket teeth could dislodge chips at high velocity.
Use a soft hammer or a brass bar between hammer and
object to prevent chipping.
Safety—Maintenance Precautions
Do all work in an area that is well ventilated to carry toxic
fumes and dust away.
Dispose of paint and solvent properly.
Make sure there is good ventilation. Wear eye protection
and protective equipment when welding.
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Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
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