Personal Protection; Fire Prevention - Forney FLEX 30 PLASMA ST Operating Manual

Personal Protection

THE WELDING ARC PRODUCES VERY BRIGHT ULTRAVIOLET AND INFRARED LIGHT.
THESE ARC RAYS WILL DAMAGE YOUR EYES AND BURN YOUR SKIN IF YOU ARE
NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED.
safety instructions. In addition, make certain that anyone else that uses this welding equipment, or is a bystander
in the welding area understands and follows these safety instructions as well. Helmets and filter should conform to
ANSI Z87.1 stan dards.
• Do not look at an electric arc without proper protection. A welding arc is extremely bright and intense and, with
inadequate or no eye protection, the retina can be burned, leaving a permanent dark spot in the field of vision.
A shield or helmet with a #10 shade filter lens (minimum) must be used.
• Provide bystanders with shields or helmets fitted with an appropriate shade filter lens.
• Do not strike a welding arc until all bystanders and the operator have welding shields and/or helmets in place.
• Do not wear a cracked or broken helmet and replace any cracked or bro ken filter lenses immediately.
• Do not allow the uninsulated portion of the TIG torch to touch the ground clamp or grounded workpiece to
prevent an arc flash from being created on contact.
• Wear protective clothing. The intense light of the welding arc can burn the skin in much the same way as the
sun, even through lightweight clothing. Wear dark clothing of heavy material. The shirt worn should be long
sleeved and the collar kept buttoned to protect chest and neck.
• Protect against reflected arc rays. Arc rays can be reflected off shiny surfaces such as a glossy painted surface,
aluminum, stainless steel, and glass. It is possible for your eyes to be injured by reflected arc rays even when
wearing a protective helmet or shield. If welding with a reflective surface behind you, arc rays can bounce
off the surface and off the filter lens. It can get inside your helmet or shield and into your eyes. If a reflective
background exists in your welding area, either remove it or cover it with something non-flammable and non-
reflective. Reflective arc rays can also cause skin burn in addition to eye injury.
• Flying sparks can injure. Wear proper safety equipment to protect eyes and face. Shape tungsten electrode on
grinder wearing proper protection and in a safe location. Keep flammables away and prevent fire from flying
sparks.
FUMES, GASSES, AND VAPORS CAN CAUSE DISCOMFORT, ILLNESS, AND DEATH!
reduce the risk, read, understand, and follow the safety instructions. In addition, make certain that anyone else that
uses this welding equipment or is a bystander in the welding area, understands and follows these safety instructions
as well.
• Read and understand manufacturers Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Do not weld in an area until it is checked for adequate ventilation as described in ANSI standard Z49.1. If
ventilation is not adequate to exchange all fumes and gasses generated during the welding process with fresh
air, do not weld unless you (the machine) and all bystanders are wearing air-supplied respirators.
• Do not heat metals coated with, or that contain, materials that produce toxic fumes (such as galvanized steel),
unless the coating is removed. Make certain the area is well ventilated, and the operator and all bystanders are
wearing air-supplied respirators.
• Do not weld, cut or heat lead, zinc, cadmium, mercury, beryllium, antimony, cobalt, manganese, selenium,
arsenic, copper, silver, barium, chromium, vanadium, nickel, or similar metals without seeking professional
advice and inspection of the ventilation of the welding area. These metals produce extremely toxic fumes which
can cause discomfort, illness and death.
• Do not weld or cut in areas that are near chlorinated solvents. Vapors from chlorinated hydrocarbons, such
as trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene, can be decomposed by the heat of an electric arc or its ultraviolet
radiation. These actions can cause phosgene, a highly toxic gas to form, along with other lung and eye irritating
gasses. Do not weld or cut where these solvent vapors can be drawn into the work area or where the ultraviolet
radiation can penetrate to areas containing even very small amounts of these vapors.
• Do not weld in a confined area unless it is being ventilated or the operator (and anyone else in the area) is
wearing an air-supplied respirator.
• Stop welding if you develop momentary eye, nose, or throat irritation as this indicates inadequate ventilation.
Stop work and take necessary steps to improve ventilation in the welding area. Do not resume welding if
physical discomfort persists.

Fire Prevention

FIRE OR EXPLOSION CAN CAUSE DEATH, INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE!
these risks, read, understand and follow the safety instructions. In addition, make certain that anyone else that uses
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