Draper 71091, Instruction Manual

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5. HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
5.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using electric tools basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury including the following.
Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product and save these instructions.
Electric shock can kill:
– Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
– Allow 5 minutes waiting time for the capacitors to discharge before removing the panels for any
maintenance operations
– Do not touch live electrical parts.
– Never use electrode holders or cables with damaged or deteriorated insulation.
– Keep working environment, equipment, cables and clothing free from grease, oil, moisture and dirt.
– Ensure welding machine has been correctly earthed and all panels are fitted securely.
– The operator must be insulated from the floor and work bench using a dry insulation mat.
– Wear isolating footwear and gloves that are in good condition, i.e. without holes.
– In hazardous conditions of increased electric shock always ensure a second person is present in
case of accident.
– Never change electrodes with bare hands or damp gloves (for ARC/MMA welders).
– Keep welding cables away from power cables.
– Regularly inspect the condition of the welding, earth, and power cables for signs of damage.
– Do not leave machine unattended and remove plug from socket when not in use.
– Do not use welding cables unsuitable for the amperage.
– Ensure earth clamp is adjacent to weld seam, secured to bare metal 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 work piece from becoming part of
the welding circuit.
Fumes & gases can be harmful:
– 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.
– Welding fumes displace oxygen. Danger of suffocation.
– By products of welding can react with other chemical vapours to produce a
toxic/explosive environment.
Welding can cause fire or explosion:
– Arc welding and allied processes can cause fire and explosions and precautions shall be
taken to prevent these hazards.
– Before starting a weld ensure the area is clear of flammable materials.
– Remove any inflammables to a safe distance, especially substances likely to generate
a dangerous vapour.