Tweco Raider 10,000 Pro - Manual (Page 6)

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SECTION 1: GENERAL
INFORMATION
1.01 Notes, Cautions and
Warnings
Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warnings are
used to highlight important information. These highlights
are categorized as follows:
NOTE
An operation, procedure, or background
information which requires additional emphasis
or is helpful in efficient operation of the system.
CAUTION
A procedure which, if not properly followed, may
cause damage to the equipment.
WARNING
A procedure which, if not properly followed, may
cause injury to the operator or others in the
operating area.
1.02 Important Safety
Precautions
WARNING
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ARC
WELDING EQUIPMENT CAN BE
DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS TO YOUR
HEALTH.
To prevent possible injury, read, understand and
follow all warnings, safety precautions and
instructions before using the equipment. Call 1-
603-298-5711 or your local distributor if you
have any questions.
GASES AND FUMES
Gases and fumes produced during the Arc welding/cutting
process can be dangerous and hazardous to your health.
• Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area.
Keep your head out of the welding fume plume.
• Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not
adequate to remove all fumes and gases.
• The kinds of fumes and gases from the arc
welding/cutting depend on the kind of metal being
used, coatings on the metal, and the different
processes. You must be very careful when cutting or
welding any metals which may contain one or more
of the following:
Antimony Chromium Mercury
Arsenic Cobalt Nickel
Barium Copper Selenium
Beryllium Lead Silver
Cadmium Manganese Vanadium
• Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
that should be supplied with the material you are
using. These MSDSs will give you the information
regarding the kind and amount of fumes and gases
that may be dangerous to your health.
• For information on how to test for fumes and gases in
your workplace, refer to item 1 in Subsection 1.03,
Publications in this manual.
• Use special equipment, such as water or down draft
welding/cutting tables, to capture fumes and gases.
• Do not use the welding torch in an area where
combustible or explosive gases or materials are
located.
• Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the vapors of
chlorinated solvents and cleansers. Remove all
sources of these vapors.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Electric Shock can injure or kill. The arc welding process
uses and produces high voltage electrical energy. This
electric energy can cause severe or fatal shock to the
operator or others in the workplace.
• Never touch any parts that are electrically “live” or
“hot.”
• Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourself from
the work piece or other parts of the welding circuit.
• Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts.
• Extra care must be taken when the workplace is moist
or damp.
GENERAL INFORMATION