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IMPORTANT:
BEFORE STARTING THE EQUIPMENT, READ THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL, WHICH MUST BE STORED
IN A PLACE FAMILIAR TO ALL USERS FOR THE ENTIRE OPERATIVE LIFE-SPAN OF THE MACHINE. THIS EQUIPMENT MUST
BE USED SOLELY FOR WELDING OPERATIONS.
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WELDING CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
The user must be educated on the hazards summarized below,
deriving from welding operations. For more detailed information, order the manual.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - May be fatal.
Install and ground the welding machine according to the applicable regulations.
Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, gloves or wet clothing.
Isolate yourself from both the ground and the workpiece.
Make sure your working position is safe.
FUMES AND GASES - May be hazardous to your health.
Keep away from fumes.
Work in the presence of adequate ventilation, and use ventilators around the arc to prevent gases from forming in the work
area.
ARC RAYS - May injure the eyes and burn the skin.
Protect your eyes with welding masks fitted with filtered lenses, and protect your body with appropriate safety garments.
Protect others by installing adequate shields or curtains.
RISK OF FIRE AND BURNS
Sparks (sprays) may cause fires and burn your skin; be sure there are no flammable materials in the area and wear appro-
priate protection.
NOISE
This machine does not directly produce noise exceeding 80dB. The plasma cutting/welding procedure may produce noise
levels beyond said limit; users must implement all precautions required by law.
PACEMAKERS
The magnetic fields created by high currents may affect the operation of pacemakers. Wearers of vital electronic equip-
ment (pacemakers) should consult their physician before beginning any arc welding, cutting, gouging or spot welding
operations.
EXPLOSIONS
Do not weld in the vicinity of containers under pressure, or in the presence of explosive dust, gases or fumes. All cylinders
and pressure regulators used in welding operations should be handled with care.