SERIES 60 SERVICE MANUAL Welding Wear welding goggles and gloves when welding or using an acetylene torch. PERSONAL INJURY To avoid injury from arc welding, gas welding, or cutting, wear required safety equipment such as an arc welder’s face plate or gas welder’s goggles, welding gloves, protective apron, long sleeve shirt, head protection, and safety shoes. Always perform welding or cutting operations in a well ventilated area. The gas in oxygen/acetylene cylinders used in gas welding and cutting is under high pressure. If a cylinder should fall due to careless handling, the gage end could strike an obstruction and fracture, resulting in a gas leak leading to fire or an explosion.
If a cylinder should fall resulting in the gage end breaking off, the sudden release of cylinder pressure will turn the cylinder into a dangerous projectile. Observe the following precautions when using oxygen/acetylene gas cylinders: Always wear required safety shoes. Do not handle tanks in a careless manner or with greasy gloves or slippery hands. Use a chain, bracket, or other restraining device at all times to prevent gas cylinders from falling. Do not place gas cylinders on their sides, but stand them upright when in use. Do not drop, drag, roll, or strike a cylinder forcefully. Always close valves completely when finished welding or cutting.
FIRE To avoid injury from fire, check for fuel or oil leaks before welding or carrying an open flame near the engine. NOTICE: Use proper shielding around hydraulic lines when welding to prevent hydraulic line damage. Ensure that a metal shield separates the acetylene and oxygen that must be chained to a cart. All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 2005) 6SE483 0507 Copyright © 2005 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION 29