t10499/t10500 Blade Welder
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Safety for Blade Welders
WELDINg fUMES. Breathing welding fumes can
cause respiratory damage. Maintain adequate ven-
tilation during and after welding operations.
PREvENT fIRES. Welding work zones must be
kept clear of flammable liquids or gases, such as
gasoline or solvents, and combustible solids, such
as paper or wood. provide approved fire extin-
guishing equipment for the welding zone. stay
alert for sparks and spatter thrown into cracks and
crevices that can start a smoldering fire.
PERSONAL PROTECTIvE EQUIPMENT. Wear
eye and body protection approved for welding
operations, such as safety goggles, clean and
oil-free protective clothing, leather gloves, long
sleeves, and cuffless pants. protect other people
and property in the welding work zone from expo-
sure to sparks and hot spatter.
ABRASION INJURIES. the grinding wheel can
remove skin very quickly. Always keep your fingers
and hands away from the spinning grinding wheel
to reduce this risk.
ELECTRIC & MAgNETIC fIELDS (EMf). Welding
operations create eMF around the welding equip-
ment and workpieces. Workers who have pace-
makers must consult with their physician before
using this equipment or stay at least 50 feet from
welding operations.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. Make sure equip-
ment inspections and maintenance are performed
by a qualified person. stop the welding operation
and disconnect the welder from power if the equip-
ment is damaged or malfunctions.
STABLE WORK SURfACE. if the welder unex-
pectedly moves during operation, burn, laceration,
or abrasion injuries could occur. Always make sure
the welder is mounted on a stable and lever sur-
face before operations.
BLADE BREAKAgE. Blades that are not welded
correctly can break under the stresses of using
them on the bandsaw. have only one weld on a
blade. Always inspect the weld as instructed. Make
sure the annealing and grinding process does not
compromise the integrity of the weld. if you have
any doubt about weld quality, start again.
If you have never used this type of welder before, WE STRONgLy RECOMMEND that you read
books, trade magazines, or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the
content in this section, grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of
training.
