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ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HOT PARTS
FUMES AND GASES
ARC RAYS
FIRE OR EXPLOTION
FLYING METAL OR DIRT
BUILDUP OF GASES
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
NOISE
CYLINDERS EXPLODE
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The electrode and work
circuit is electrically live
whenever the output is on.
The input power circuit and
machine internal circuits are
also live when power is on.
In semiautomatic or
automatic wire welding, the
wire, wire reel, drive roll
housing, and all metal parts
touching the welding wire
are electrically live.
Incorrectly installed or
improperly grounded
equipment is a hazard.
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ëelding produces heat
Molten metal when joint
two base metal
Small globules or droplets
of molten metal may leave
the arc and fly in all
directions. These so
called sparks range in
temperature from 2000
GF - 3000GF and in size
from very small to as large
as ¼ inch.
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ëelding produces
fumes and gases.
Breathing these fumes
and gases can be
hazardous to health.