Mathey Dearman CNC Saddle Machine - Manual (Page 5)

CNC Saddle Machine Parts & Operating Manual 03-0117-MSA 03-0117-1SA 03-0117-2SA Ver 1.0
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GASES, DUST, AND FUMES
Gases and fumes produced during the cutting process can be dangerous to your health.
 Keep all fumes and gases away from the breathing area. Keep your head out of the cutting 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 cutting depend on the kind of metal being cut, coatings on the
metal, and the different processes. You must be very careful when cutting or welding any metals
which may contain the following:
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Cadmium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Lead
Manganese
Mercury
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Vanadium
 Always read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) supplied with the material you are cutting. The
MSDS will give you the information regarding the kind and amount of fumes and gases that may be
produced from cutting and those that may be dangerous to your health
 For information on how to test for fumes and gases in your workplace refer to publications section of
this manual.
 Use special equipment, if needed, to capture fumes and gases.
 Do not use 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.
 This product, when used for welding or cutting, produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health &
Safety Code Sec. 25249.5 et seq.)
 Some dust created by cutting, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
• Lead from lead-based paint.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
 Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
 Avoid prolonged contact with dust from cutting, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your
mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
FLYING DEBRIS
Metal cutting operations can create debris. Use proper eye protection pursuant to ANSI Z87.1
requirements. All persons operating in the vicinity of CNC Saddle Machine operations should be aware of
debris and take necessary precautions. Consult the publications section of this manual for further
information.