Clothing
Suitable clothing must be worn to prevent
excessive exposure to UV radiation and
sparks. An adjustable helmet, flameproof loose
fitting cotton clothing buttoned to the neck,
protective leather gloves, spats, apron and steel
capped safety boots are highly recommended.
1.2 Electrical Shock
• Never touch "live" electrical parts.
• Always repair or replace worn or damaged
parts.
• Disconnect power source before performing
any maintenance or service.
• Earth all work materials.
• Never work in moist or damp areas.
Avoid electric shock by:
• Wearing dry insulated boots.
• Wearing dry leather gloves.
• Never changing electrodes with bare hands or
wet gloves.
• Never cooling electrode holders in water.
• Working on a dry insulated floor where
possible.
• Never hold the electrode and holder under
your arm.
1.3 Use of Gas Cylinders
• Always use the recommended shielding gas
for the application.
• Always store cylinders in upright position and
securely chained to a trolley or support.
• Keep electrically "hot" parts away from
cylinders at all times.
• Cylinders must be at a safe distance away
from sparks or from any other heat source.
• Keep head and face away from the cylinder
valve when opening.
• Read and follow instructions on compressed
gas cylinders and associated equipment
AS2030 Parts1 & 2.
1.4 User Responsibility
• Read the Operating Manual prior to
installation of this machine.
• Unauthorised repairs to this equipment may
endanger the technician and operator and will
void your warranty. Only qualified personnel
approved by BOC should perform repairs.
• Always disconnect mains power before
investigating equipment malfunctions.
• Parts that are broken, damaged, missing or
worn should be replaced immediately.
• Equipment should be cleaned periodically.
When necessary, vacuum inside of wire feeder
and gearbox section.
PLEASE NOTE that under no circumstances
should any equipment or parts be altered
or changed in any way from the Standard
specification without written permission given
by BOC. To do so, will void the Equipment
Warranty.
Further information can be obtained
from Welding Institute of Australia
(WTIA) Technical Note No.7
"Health and Safety Welding" TN7-98.
Published by WTIA,
PO Box 6165 Silverwater NSW 2128
Phone (02) 9748 4443.
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