Hitachi EW2800 Instruction Manual page 4

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placed when incandescent spatters and de-
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with coated plates that emit toxic fumes when
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- Welding should be done in a closed area
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provided, the welding area must be delimi-
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nated solvents decompose when exposed to
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through a mobile hood or through a built-
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exhaust ventilation from the sides, the front
and below, but not from above the bench so
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exhaust ventilation must be provided toge-
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stain or soreness to the eyes, the nose or the
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- Welding process must be performed on
metal coatings thoroughly cleaned from la-
yers of rust or paint, to avoid production of
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- Do not weld metal or painted metal con-
taining zinc, lead, cadmium or beryllium un-
less the operator, or anyone else subjected to
the fumes, is wearing respiratory equipment
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