Recommended Safety Guidelines And Precautions - Linde BOC Smootharc Advance MIG 425R Operating Manual

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BOC Smootharc Advance III MIG 425R & 555R Operating manual
1.0 Recommended Safety Guidelines
and Precautions
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
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
Some safety precautions BOC
recommends are as follows:
→ Repair or replace defective cables immediately.
→
Never watch the arc except through
lenses of the correct shade.
→ In confined spaces, adequate ventilation
and constant observation are essential.
→ Leads and cables should be kept clear
of passageways.
→ Keep fire extinguishing equipment at a handy location
in the workshop.
→
Keep primary terminals and live parts effectively covered.
→ Never strike an arc on any gas cylinder.
→ Never use oxygen for venting containers.