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Safety in Welding - 1
This machine has been designed for TIG welding and MMA welding works with coated
electrodes.
Can not be used for any other purpose.
This machine must absolutely be used by authorized personnel, who is trained welder.
Please make sure that all the operations, maintenance repair procedures are carried out by
authorized persons. Before operating the machine read and understand this user manual. Not
complying with the instructions given in the user manual may result in serious injuries, loss of
life and damages in the machine. Please read the cautions stated with below symbols. Kaynak
Teknigi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. is not responsible for damages caused by improper installation,
improper storage or abnormal operation.
WARNING
: This symbol means that the instructions provided in the user manual
must absolutely be obeyed in order to prevent serious injuries, loss of life and
severe damage to the machine. Please protect yourself and those around you.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
: Read and
understand this manual before operating this equipment. Not complying with the
instructions given in the user manual may result in serious injuries, loss of life and
damages in the machine.
Welding works should not be performed in a careless, pre-occupied, tied or
sleepless state.
Arc welding is a safe application only when adequate measures against any
potential hazards are taken. If those measures are missed or ignored, it might result
in serious or probably fatal electrical shock, exposure to excessive amounts of
smoke and gases, arc radiation, fire or explosion etc. hazards.
Note: For detailed information on safety in welding, please read the ANSI Z49.1
standard.
Protective Equipments:
The welding operators should wear clothing for protection against risk of burning.
Welding burns caused by the contact of the splashing sparks with the skin are one
of the most common risks encountered.
Skin burns is one of the most common risks encountered caused by welding sparks.
Woolen clothing should be preferred due to the resistance against fire. Because the
synthetic clothing melts when exposed to heat, they must not be worn.
The protective clothing should be kept away from grease and oil. Such materials
may increase the flammability.
The shirt and pant sleeves should not be folded. Because the sparks of molten
metal may fall in to the folds. The pants should be kept over the work boots and not
inserted in. Otherwise the sparks of molten metal may fall in to the boots.
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