Toyota Pallet Truck Service Manual
Safety
Welding Safety
00700-CL390-04, Issued: 2 February 2004
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Welding Safety
Flame cutting or welding on painted
surfaces may produce potentially
harmful fumes, smoke and vapors.
Before performing flame cutting or
welding operations, remove the coating
in the vicinity where the operation(s)
will be performed.
Coating removal may be by mechanical
methods, chemical methods or a
combination of methods. Flame cutting
and/or welding operations must be
carried out only in well ventilated areas
using local exhaust if necessary.
Before working on this truck, make sure that:
•
fire protection equipment is nearby
•
you know the location of the nearest
eyewash station
•
the key switch is turned OFF and the
battery is disconnected before you attempt
to inspect, service or repair the lift truck.
Discharge residual charge in the motor
controller by pressing the horn button.
•
check for shorts to frame as described on
Page 5-3. If any shorts are detected,
remove them before you proceed with the
welding operation.
•
the area to be welded is clean
•
all truck components are protected from
heat, weld spatter and debris
•
the ground cable is attached as close to
the weld area as possible
•
no welding operations are performed near
electrical components
•
if welding must be done near the battery
compartment, the battery is removed from
the truck
•
When you are finished welding, perform all
ground tests and electrical inspections
before the vehicle is operated.
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