Yeswelder CT2050 Operator's Manual page 5

SAFETY
WARNINGS
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
WARNING: Breathing diesel engine exhaust ex-
poses you to chemicals known to the State of Cal-
ifornia to cause cancer and birth defects,
other reproductive harm.
Always start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated
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area.
If in an exposed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.
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Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system.
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Do not idle the engine except as necessary.
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For more information go to
www.P65 warnings.ca.gov/diesel
WARNING: This product, when used for welding or cutting,
produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known
to the State of California to cause birth defects and, in
some cases, cancer. (California Health & Safety Code §
25249.5 et seq.)
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65warnings.ca.gov
ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT
YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH
THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING.
Read and understand the following safety highlights. For addi-
tional safety information, it is strongly recommended you down-
load free PDF of Standard ANSI Z49.1 from the American Weld-
ing Society.
https://www.aws.org/library/doclib/AWS-Z49-2021.pdf
BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE
PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
FOR ENGINE POWERED
EQUIPMENT.
1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshoot-
ing and maintenance work unless the
maintenance work requires it to be run-
ning.
1.b. Operate engines in open, well-
ventilated areas or vent the engine ex-
haust fumes outdoors.
1.c. Do not add the fuel near an open flame
welding arc or when the engine is run-
ning. Stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling
to prevent spilled fuel from vaporizing on contact with hot
engine parts and igniting. Do not spill fuel when filling tank.
If fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do not start engine until
fumes have been eliminated.
1.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in
position and in good repair. Keep hands,
hair, clothing and tools away from V-
belts, gears, fans and all other moving
parts when starting, operating or repair-
ing equipment.
1.e. In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety
guards to perform required maintenance. Remove guards
or
only when necessary and replace them when the mainte-
nance requiring their removal is complete. Always use the
greatest care when working near moving parts.
1.f. Do not put your hands near the engine fan. Do not attempt
to override the governor or idler by pushing on the throttle
control rods while the engine is running.
1.g. To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while turn-
ing the engine or welding generator dur-
ing maintenance work, disconnect the
spark plug wires, distributor cap or mag-
neto wire as appropriate.
1.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the radi-
ator pressure cap when the engine is
hot.
ELECTRIC AND
MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY
BE DANGEROUS
2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor causes lo-
calized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding cur-
rent creates EMF fields around welding cables and welding
machines
2.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and weld-
ers having a pacemaker should consult their physician be-
fore welding.
2.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health
effects which are now not known.
2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to
minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:
2.d.1. Route the electrode and work cables together - Se-
cure them with tape when possible.
2.d.2. Never coil the electrode lead around your body.
2.d.3. Do not place your body between the electrode and
workcables. If the electrode cable is on your right side,
the work cable should also be on your right side.
2.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as
possible to the area being welded.
2.d.5. Do not work next to welding power source.
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