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1 SAFETY
WARNING!
Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precautions
when welding and cutting. Ask for your employer's safety practices which should
be based on manufacturers' hazard data.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
• Install and earth the unit in accordance with applicable standards
• Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or
wet clothing
• Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece
• Ensure your working stance is safe
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health
• Keep your head out of the fumes
• Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away
from your breathing zone and the general area
ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin
• Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens
and wear protective clothing
• Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains
FIRE HAZARD
• Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no
inflammable materials nearby
NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing
• Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection. Protect your
ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection
• Warn bystanders of the risk
MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
Read and understand the instruction manual before installing or operating.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
WARNING!
Do not use the power source for thawing frozen pipes.
CAUTION!
Read and understand the instruction manual before
installing or operating.
CAUTION!
This product is solely intended for arc welding.
Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works
on or near the equipment observes all the relavant safety precautions. Safety precautions must
meet the requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following recommendations
should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
All work must be carried out by trained personnel well-acquainted with the operation of the
equipment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can
result in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
1. Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:
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its operation
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location of emergency stops
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its function
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relevant safety precautions
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welding and cutting or other applicable operation of the equipment
2. The operator must ensure that:
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no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is
started up
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no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck or work is started with the equipment
3. The workplace must:
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be suitable for the purpose
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be free from drafts
4. Personal safety equipment:
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Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame-
proof clothing, safety gloves
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Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could
become trapped or cause burns
5. General precautions:
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Make sure the return cable is connected securely
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Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician
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Appropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand
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Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation
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