ESAB A6 Mastertrac, Manual

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WARNING
ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND
OTHERS. TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR
EMPLOYER'S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE BASED ON MANU-
FACTURER'S HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
S Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
S Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet
clothing.
S Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
S Ensure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health
S Keep your head out of the fumes.
S
Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from
your breathing zone and the general area.
ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin
S Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and
wear protective clothing.
S
Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
S Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflam-
mable materials nearby.
NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing
S
Protect your ears. Use ear defenders or other hearing protection.
S
Warn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION
S Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MAN-
UAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
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