Precautions For Welding And Grinding; Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines; Avoid Applying Heat To Lines Containing; Flammable Fluids - Hitachi EX 3600-6 Operator's Manual

PRECAUTIONS FOR WELDING AND GRIND-
ING
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Welding may generate gas and/or small fires.
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Be sure to perform welding in a well ventilated and
prepared area. Store flammable objects in a safe
place before starting welding.
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Only qualified personnel should perform welding.
Never allow an unqualified person to perform welding.
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Grinding on the machine may create fire hazards. Store
flammable objects in a safe place before starting grind-
ing.
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After finishing welding and grinding, recheck that there
are no abnormalities such as the area surrounding the
welded area still smoldering.
AVOID HEATING NEAR PRESSURIZED FLUID
LINES
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Flammable spray can be generated by heating near
pressurized fluid lines, resulting in severe burns to your-
self and bystanders.
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Do not heat by welding, soldering, or using a torch
near pressurized fluid lines or other flammable mate-
rials.
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Pressurized lines can be accidentally cut when heat
goes beyond the immediate flame area. Install tem-
porary fire-resistant guards to protect hoses or other
materials before engaging in welding, soldering, etc..
AVOID APPLYING HEAT TO LINES CONTAIN-
ING FLAMMABLE FLUIDS
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Do not weld or flame cut pipes or tubes that contain

flammable fluids.

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Clean them thoroughly with nonflammable solvent
before welding or flame cutting them.
SAFETY
523-E01A-0818
510-E01B-0030
S-25
SA-818
SA-030