Summary Of Hazards Related To The Welding Function - GENERGY VULCANO Instrucciones De Uso

1.2 Summary of hazards related to the welding function.

Electrical hazard, please, use only the machine if you are familiar with
welding equipments, be extra cautious to avoid electric shock.
The cast of the materials in the welding process generates gases deleterious
to health, you must use welding fume extractors or other means to prevent
breathing these gases.
The light from the welding is highly harmful to your eyes and skin, you must
use appropriate welding masks to protect your skin and eyes.
Welding sparking which can cause fire if the user does not take all the
necessary precautions. Keep the machine as far as possible from the
welding operation. If you use tanks or gas cans to store fuel, please be sure
to store these as far as possible from the welding area. Please, secure the
work area removing any inflammable object from the area. Always keep on
hand fire extinguishing elements. You must observe all local regulations or
fire prevention plans.
Welded material reaches very high temperatures that can cause serious
injuries, protect your body with appropriate clothing and use welding gloves.
Do not touch hot areas until they have cooled completely.
Welding machines can affect the operation of a pacemaker, if you have an
implant of this type, please, do not use this machine and consult a medical
specialist to get more information.
In case of carrying out welding works on pipes or pressurized tanks as
collectors, boiler shells, air/water tank...... please check that they do not have
any pressure before carrying our any work on them.
A welding work on a pressurized tank could cause an explosion, causing
serious injury or even death.
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