Honda EW170 Owner's Manual page 6

TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION -
0 The Generator/welder is a potential source of deadly electrical shocks when
misused; do not operate in rain or snow or any other wet conditions.
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Place the generator/welder at least lm (3 ft.) away from buildings or other
equipment when operating.
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Operate the generator/welder on a level surface.
If it is tilted, fuel spillage may result.
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Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Welding vapor is also
harmful to your health. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation. Never
operate the generator or perform welding in an enclosed area.
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Know how to stop the-welder quickly and understand operation of-all the
controls. Never permit anyone to operate the welder without proper in-
structions.
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Keep children and pets away from the welder when it is in 'operation.
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Keep away from rotating parts while the engine is running.
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Use adequate eye protection. Eye protection is of the utmost importance,
not only for the operator but also for any other personnel in the vicinity
while welding is being done.
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Looking at a welding arc with unprotected eyes may produce severe pain
and even temporary blindness.
9 Eye hazards include stray flashes, reflected glare, sparks, and flying bits of
molten metal.
0 Be sure to use a helmet or hand-held shield with a #lO or darker filter lens.
Filter lenses eliminate the harmful effects of infrared and ultraviolet radia-
tion from the arc as well as reduce the glare from the arc light.
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Wear protective clothing such as leather gloves, cap, sleeves, jacket, apron,
and high-top safety shoes. All outer clothing must be free of oil and grease.
FACE SHIELD GLOVES SAFETY SHOES
APRON
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