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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Remove the plug from the socket and
wait 5 minutes to allow the capacitors
to discharge before carrying out
servicing or maintenance.
• Do not touch live electrical parts.
• Never use electrode holders or cables
which are damaged.
• Keep the working environment,
equipment, cables and clothing free
from grease, oil, moisture and dirt.
• Ensure the welding machine has been
correctly earthed.
• The operator must be insulated from the
floor and work bench, using a dry
insulation mat.
• Always ensure a second person is
present in case of accident.
• Never change electrodes with bare
hands or damp gloves.
• Keep welding cables away from power
cables.
• Regularly inspect the condition of the
cables for signs of damage.
• Remove the plug from the mains socket
when not in use, do not leave the
machine unattended.
• Ensure the earth clamp is secured to
bare metal adjacent to the weld seam,
and when not in use, is insulated for
safety. - Keep all equipment well
maintained.
• The operator shall prevent gas cylinders
in the vicinity of the workpiece from
becoming part of the welding circuit.
FUMES & GASES
• The welding process generates
hazardous fumes as a by-product.
Inhalation of these fumes is hazardous
to health.
• Keep your head away from the weld to
avoid breathing the fumes.
• If welding in confined spaces, ensure
adequate ventilation and use a fume
extractor.
• By-products of welding can react to
create a toxic/explosive environment.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
Welding can cause fire and explosions.
Precautions should be taken to prevent
these hazards.
• Before starting work ensure the area is
clear of flammable materials.
• Move any combustible materials to a
safe distance, especially substances
likely to generate a dangerous vapour.
• The welding arc can cause serious
burns. Avoid contact with the skin.
• Sparks and molten metal are ejected
during welding. Take precautions to
prevent fire.
• Sparks and molten metal can pass
through gaps. Be aware that fire can
start out of sight.
• Do not weld pressurised containers. or
containers containing flammable
vapours e.g. fuel tanks.
• Always have appropriate fire fighting
equipment to hand suitable for use in
electrical environments.
WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRICAL TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATE THIS PRODUCT AND KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE.
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