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SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES

TIG Welder
OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECK Never operate a faulty Electrical Power Tool Report it to your teacher
1. 2. Ensure the machine is correctly set up for current, voltage, wire feed and shielding gas flow rate. Ensure that other workers in this locality are protected from any UV & IR radiation flash. Always close the UV curtain to the welding bay or erecting a UV screen. Ensure the welding return cable (earth) makes firm contact to provide a good electrical contact. Ensure the workpiece has been prepared to be free of any paint, oxides or other surface finishes ensuring a good electrical contact. Strike the arc before placing the tip of the filler wire in the weld zone. Regularly inspect the tungsten electrode for damage. Turn all power off before changing the electrode. Take particular care to avoid accidental UV welding flash to the skin or eyes. Never leave the TIG welder running unattended.

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Work area must be dry to avoid electric shock HOUSEKEEPING

1. 2. 3. Close the shielding gas bottle valve and regulator. Ensure the welder and fume extraction are switched off. Hang up the welding gun and hoses securely. Leave the work area and welding bench in a safe, clean, & tidy condition.

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POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND RISKS Cuts and lacerations Electricity & electric shock Burns due to hot, molten materials UV radiation to skin & eyes Flying sparks Toxic fumes Fire

Front Assembly Instructions:

Carefully fold this page in half vertically down the centre line;

Reverse

This should align Front & Reverse sides, then glue the halves back to back; Cut out the Tag shape along the dotted outlines indicated on the Front side; Laminate & trim to size with a clear 2 mm border; Securely fasten an 8mm (ID) brass eyelet & washer where indicated.

DET Organisational Health Unit

Issued: January 2012 V1.0 Uncontrolled when printed