ESAB A6S Arc Master, Instruction 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
Install and earth the welding 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 keep fumes and gases 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 inflam-
mable materials nearby.
NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing
Protect your ears. Use ear defenders or other hearing protection.
Warn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION
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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