Grizzly G0649 - Manual (Page 10)

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g0649 Welding downdraft table
Additional Safety instructions for
Welding downdraft tables
5. WELDinG in A cOnfinED SPAcE cAn
bE hAzARDOuS. always open all covers,
sustain forced ventilation, remove toxic and
hazardous materials, and provide a power
disconnect to the welder inside the work
space. always work with someone who
can give you help from outside the space.
Welding can displace oxygen. always check
for safe breathing atmosphere and provide
air-supplied respirators if necessary. Keep
in mind that all normal welding hazards are
intensified in a confined space.
6. PREvEnT fiRES. Welding work zones
must be kept clear of flammable liquids,
such as gasoline and solvents; combus-
tible solids, such as paper and wood; and
flammable gases, such as acetylene and
hydrogen. provide approved fire barriers
and fire extinguishing equipment for the
welding zone. Stay alert for sparks and
spatter thrown into cracks and crevices
that can start a smoldering fire. inspect the
work area again one hour after welding for
any potential fire hazards.
7. EXPERiEncinG DifficuLTiES. if you
are experiencing difficulties performing
the intended operation, stop using the
equipment. Contact our technical Support
department at (570) 546-9663.
1. WELDinG fuMES. Welding fumes are
hazardous and can cause lung damage
without warning. Keep your head out of
welding fumes. use adequate ventilation
at the arc to safely remove the fumes from
your breathing zone and the general area.
use anSi approved respirators for the type
of welding operation. protect others from
these fumes.
2. PROTEcT bODy fROM ARc buRnS,
SPARKS, AnD SPATTER. Wear correct
and approved eye and body protection.
do not wear jewelry or frayed clothing.
use a welding helmet with the correct
shade of filter for the operation.
3. EQuiPMEnT MAinTEnAncE. Make sure
equipment inspections and maintenance
are performed by a qualified person and
keep all seals and gaskets leak free. Stop
the welding operation and disconnect the
welder from power if the fume extractor is
leaking or malfunctions.
4. WORKinG AREA. Keep working area clear
of any material not involved in the welding
operation. Keep all equipment, workpieces,
and work surfaces clean, dry, and free of
entanglements. Keep lead cables orga-
nized and away from your body.
no list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos-
sibility of operator injury. if normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.