Chicago Electric 95136 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual page 6

or explosive vapors. Clean and purge
containers before applying heat. Vent
closed containers, including castings,
before preheating, welding, or cutting.
• Only use compressed air to operate
the Plasma Welder/Cutter. Never use
other compressed gases. Don't exceed
maximum PSI for this product as stated
on the specification table on page 2.
WArnIng
InhAlAtIOn hAzArd:
Welding and Plasma Cutting Produce
tOxIC Fumes.
Exposure to welding or cutting exhaust
fumes can increase the risk of developing
certain cancers, such as cancer of the larynx
and lung cancer. Also, some diseases that
may be linked to exposure to welding or
plasma cutting exhaust fumes are:
• Early onset of Parkinson's Disease
• Heart disease
• Damage to the reproductive organs
• Inflammation of the small intestine or
stomach
• Respiratory diseases such as emphysema,
bronchitis, or pneumonia
Use natural or forced air ventilation and
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH to
protect against the fumes produced to
reduce the risk of developing the above
illnesses.
9. Avoid overexposure to fumes and
gases. Always keep your head out of
the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.
Use enough ventilation or exhaust, or
both, to keep fumes and gases from your
breathing zone and general area.
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• Ulcers
• Kidney damage
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
• Where ventilation is questionable,
have a qualified technician take an air
sampling to determine the need for
corrective measures. Use mechanical
ventilation to improve air quality. If
engineering controls are not feasible,
use an approved respirator.
• Work in a confined area only if it is well
ventilated, or while wearing an air-
supplied respirator.
• Follow OSHA guidelines for
Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL's) for
various fumes and gases.
• Follow the American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists
recommendations for Threshold Limit
Values (TLV's) for fumes and gases.
• Have a recognized specialist in
Industrial Hygiene or Environmental
Services check the operation and air
quality and make recommendations for
the specific welding or cutting situation.
Always keep hoses away from welding/
10.
cutting spot. Examine all hoses and
cables for cuts, burns, or worn areas
before each use. If any damaged areas
are found, replace the hoses or cables
immediately.
11. read and understand all instructions
and safety precautions as outlined
in the manufacturer's manual for the
material you will weld or cut.
12. Proper cylinder care.
to a cart, wall, or post, to prevent them
from falling. All cylinders should be
used and stored in an upright position.
Never drop or strike a cylinder. Do not
use cylinders that have been dented.
Cylinder caps should be used when
moving or storing cylinders. Empty
cylinders should be kept in specified
areas and clearly marked "empty."
Secure cylinders
SKU 95136