Harbor Freight Tools 98233 - Manual (Page 7)

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with bare hand. Do not wear wet or
damaged gloves.
Ensure that the unit is placed on a
20.
stable location before use. If this unit
falls while plugged in, severe injury,
electric shock, or fire may result.
warnInG
InhalaTIOn hazard:
welding and plasma cutting produce
TOxIc FuMeS.
Exposure to welding or cutting
exhaust fumes can increase the risk
of developing certain cancers, such as
cancer of the larynx and lung cancer.
Also, some diseases that may be linked
to exposure to welding or plasma cutting
exhaust fumes are:
• Early onset of Parkinson’s Disease
• Heart disease • Ulcers
• Damage to the reproductive organs
• Inflammation of the small intestine or
stomach • Kidney damage
• Respiratory diseases such as
emphysema, bronchitis, or pneumonia
Use natural or forced air ventilation and
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH to
protect against the fumes produced to
reduce the risk of developing the above
illnesses.
Avoid overexposure to fumes and 21.
gases. Always keep your head out
of the fumes. Do not breathe the
fumes. Use enough ventilation or
exhaust, or both, to keep fumes and
gases from your breathing zone and
general area.
Where ventilation is questionable, 22.
have a qualified technician take an air
sampling to determine the need for
corrective measures. Use mechani-
cal ventilation to improve air quality.
If engineering controls are not fea-
sible, use an approved respirator.
Follow OSHA guidelines for Permis-
23.
sible Exposure Limits (PEL’s) for vari-
ous fumes and gases.
Follow the American Conference of
24.
Governmental Industrial Hygienists
recommendations for Threshold Limit
Values (TLV’s) for fumes and gases.
Have a recognized specialist in
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Industrial Hygiene or Environmental
Services check the operation and air
quality and make recommendations
for the specific welding or cutting situ-
ation.
Maintain labels and nameplates on
26.
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or miss-
ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare
27.
to begin work before turning on the
tool.
Do not leave the tool unattended
28.
when it is plugged into an electrical
outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug it
from its electrical outlet before leav-
ing.
Do not splice welding cables.
29.
Do not weld sealed containers. All 30.
containers should be considered un-
safe unless they have been rendered
safe or declared safe by a qualified
person.