Remove Paint Before Welding Or Heating; Beware Of Asbestos And Silicon Dust And Other Contamination - Hitachi ZAXIS 30U-5N Operator's Manual

Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating

 Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is heated by
welding, soldering, or using a torch. If inhaled, these fumes
may cause sickness.
 Remove paint before welding or heating.
 Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust.
 Do all such work outside or in a well-ventilated area.
Dispose of paint and solvent properly.
 Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes after welding
or heating.
 Use attention to the following points when removing
paint.
1. If you sand or grind paint, avoid breathing the dust
which is created.
Wear an approved respirator.
2. If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove stripper with
soap and water before welding.
3. Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and other
flammable materials from area.
Beware of Asbestos and Silicon Dust and Other
Contamination
 Take care not to inhale dust produced in the work site.
Inhalation of asbestos fibers may be the cause of lung
cancer.
Inhalation of silicon dust and other contamination may
cause sickness.
 Depending on the work site conditions, the risk
of inhaling asbestos fiber, silicon dust or other
contamination may exist.
Spray water to prevent asbestos, silicon dust or other
contamination from airborne. Do not use compressed air.
 When operating the machine in a work site where
asbestos, silicon dust or other contamination might be
present, be sure to operate the machine from the upwind
side and wear a mask rated to prevent the inhalation of
asbestos, silicon dust or other contamination.
 Keep bystanders out of the work site during operation.
 Asbestos might be present in imitation parts. Use only
genuine Hitachi Parts.
SAFETY
S-33
SA-029
SA-029