Repair or replace defective cables immediately.
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Never watch the arc except through lenses of the
•
correct shade.
In confined spaces, adequate ventilation and
•
constant observation are essential.
Leads and cables should be kept clear of
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passageways.
Keep fire extinguishing equipment at a handy
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location in the shop.
Keep primary terminals and live parts
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effectively covered.
Never strike an electrode on any gas cylinder.
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Never use oxygen for venting containers.
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8.0 Recommended safety guidelines
Diagram and safety explanation
Electrical safety alert
Welding electrode causing
electric shock
Fumes and gases coming from
welding process
Welding arc rays
Read instruction manual
Become trained
Diagram and safety explanation
Wear dry, insulated gloves
Insulate yourself from work and
ground
Disconnect input power before
working on equipment
Keep head out of fumes
Use forced ventilation or local
exhaust to remove fumes
Use welding helmet with correct
shade of filter
7.1 Terms of warranty
BOC provides a warranty for the Smootharc TIG 185
DC machine sold against defects in manufacture
and materials.
Valid for 18 months from date of purchase.
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An authorised BOC Service Agent must carry out
•
warranty repairs.
Freight, packaging and insurance costs are to be
•
paid for by the claimant.
No additional express warranty is given unless in
•
writing signed by an authorised manager of BOC.
This warranty is in addition to any other legal
•
rights you may have.
7.2 Limitations on warranty
The following conditions are not covered:
Non compliance with operating and maintenance
•
instructions such as connection to incorrect faulty
voltage supply including voltage surges outside
equipment specs, and incorrect overloading.
Natural wear and tear, and accidental damage.
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Transport or storage damage.
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The Warranty is void if:
Changes are made to the product without the
•
approval of the manufacturer.
Repairs are carried out using non-approved
•
spare parts.
A non-authorised agent carries out repairs.
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7.3 Warranty repairs
BOC or their Authorised Service Agent must be
informed of the warranty defects, and the product
returned within the warranty period.
Before any warranty work is undertaken, the
•
customer must provide proof of purchase and
serial number of the equipment in order to
validate the warranty.
The parts replaced under the terms of the
•
warranty remain the property of BOC.
7.0 Warranty information
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