SAFETY Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is heated by welding, soldering, or using a torch. If inhaled, these fumes may cause sickness. Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust. Do all such work outside or in a well-ventilated area. Dispose of paint and solvent properly. Remove paint before welding or heating: 1. If you sand or grind paint, avoid breathing the dust. Wear an approved respirator. 2. If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove stripper with soap and water before welding. Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and other flammable material from area. Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before welding or heating.
SA-029 Beware of Asbestos and Silicon Dust and Other Contamination Take care not to inhale dust produced in the work site. Inhalation of asbestos fibers may be the cause of lung cancer. Inhalation of silicon dust and other contamination may cause sickness. Depending on the work site conditions, the risk of inhaling asbestos fiber, silica dust or other contamination may exist. Spray water to prevent asbestos fibers, silica dust or other contamination from becoming airborne. Do not use compressed air.
When operating the machine in a work site where SA-029 asbestos fibers, silica dust or other contaminations might be present, be sure to operate the machine upwind, and wear a mask rated to prevent the inhalation of asbestos, silica dust or other contaminations. Keep bystanders out of the work site during operation. Asbestos might be present in non-genuine parts. Use only genuine Hitachi Parts. S-33