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2 Safety
Operator Box V2
2.2 Responsibilities of the user
► Ensure that only suitably qualified personnel perform work on the device or system.
Suitably qualified personnel are:
— those who are familiar with the basic regulations on occupational safety and accident prevention;
— those who have been instructed on how to handle the device;
— those who have read and understood these operating instructions;
— those who have read and understood the safety instructions listed above;
— those who have been trained accordingly;
— those who are able to recognize possible risks because of their special training, knowledge, and
experience.
► Keep non-suitably qualified people out of the work area.
Country-specific obligations of the operator
► Observe the local occupational health and safety regulations.
2.3 Basic safety instructions
The product has been developed and manufactured in accordance with the latest technology and
recognized safety standards and directives. Due to the product design, unavoidable technical residual risks
exist to the user, third parties, devices, and other material property. The manufacturer will accept no liability
for damage caused by non-observance of the documentation.
► Please read the documentation carefully before using the product for the first time and comply with the
instructions contained.
► Only operate the product in technically perfect condition and ensure compliance with all
documentation.
► Read the documentation carefully before carrying out specific work, for example, commissioning,
operation, transport, and maintenance.
► Use suitable means to protect yourself and bystanders from the hazards listed in the documentation.
► Store the documentation within easy reach of the device for reference and enclose all documents when
passing on the product.
► Consult the documentation on additional welding components.
► Information about how to handle gas cylinders can be found in the instructions provided by the gas
manufacturer and the relevant local regulations, e.g., compressed gas regulations.
► Observe the local accident prevention regulations.
► Only trained specialists should commission, operate, and service the device. Qualified personnel are
persons who, based on their special training, knowledge, experience and due to their knowledge
of the relevant standards, are able to assess the tasks assigned to them and identify possible dangers.
► Keep the work area in order. Ensure good lighting of the work area.
► Switch off the power, gas, and compressed air supplies and unplug the mains plug for the entire
duration of servicing, maintenance, and repair work.
► For disposal, observe the local regulations, laws, provisions, standards, and directives.
Safety instructions for electrical components
► Check electric tools for damage and ensure that they function properly and in accordance with their
designated use.
► Do not expose electric tools to rain and avoid a moist or wet environment.
► Protect yourself from electric shock by using insulating mats and wearing dry clothing.
► Do not use the electric tools in areas subject to fire or explosion hazards.