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WARNING!
Before starting any cleaning, or maintenance procedures on the welding machine, make
sure that it is switched OFF and disconnected from the mains supply.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the welder. Refer to a qualified service personnel if any
internal maintenance is required. After use, wipe the welder down with a clean soft dry cloth.
Regular inspection of the supply cord is required. If damaged is suspected, must be immediately
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons.
STORAGE/ TRANSPORT
Store the welder and accessories out of children’s reach in a dry place. If possible store the welder in
the original packaging. The appliance must be secured against falling or rolling over during transport.
MAINTENANCE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE USED WHEN MACHINE IS IN USE!
GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Use protective gloves
and fire resistant protective clothing when welding. Avoid exposing skin to
ultraviolet rays produced by the arc.
WELDING HELMET
Under no circumstances should the welder be operated unless the operator is wearing a welding
helmet to protect the eyes and face. There is serious risk of eye damage if a helmet is not used. The
sparks and metal projectiles can cause serious damage to the eyes and face. The light radiation
produced by the arc can cause damage to eyesight, and burns to skin.
Never remove the welding
helmet whilst welding.
SAFETY GLASSES
Always use appropriate safety glasses when brushing, chipping or grinding the slag from the weld.
OTHER PERSONS
Ensure that other persons are screened from the welding arc and are at least 15 metres away from
the work piece. Always ensure that the welding arc is screened from onlookers. Use screens if
necessary or non-reflecting welding curtain. Do not allow children or animals access to the welding
equipment or to the work area.
SWITCHING OFF
When the operator has finished welding they must switch the welder off. DO NOT put the electrode
holder down with the welder switched ON. When leaving the welder unattended, switch OFF and
disconnect the welder from the electrical mains supply. Do not leave hot material unattended after
welding.
FUMES & GASES ARE DANGEROUS
Smoke and gas generated whilst welding or cutting can be harmful to people’s health. Welding
produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health.
• Do not breathe the smoke and gas generated whilst welding or cutting, keep your head out of the fumes
• Keep the working area well ventilated, use fume extraction or ventilation to remove fumes and gases
• In confined or heavy fume environments always wear an approved air-supplied respirator.
Welding fumes and gases can displace air and lower the oxygen level causing injury or death.
Be sure the breathing air is safe.
• Do not weld in locations near de-greasing, cleaning, or spraying operations. The heat and rays of
the arc can react with vapours to form highly toxic and irritating gases.
• Materials such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium plated steel, containing elements that can give off
toxic fumes when welded. Do not weld these materials unless the area is very well ventilated, and
or wearing an air supplied respirator.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
