ESAB Aristotig 405 AC/DC, Service Manual

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SAFETY
Users of ESAB welding equipments are responsible for ensuring that all persons working directly
with the machine or standing in its vicinity are complying with all valid safety requirements.
The Safety requirements have to be in accordance with those for the particular welding equip-
ment.
In addition to the Standard workplace instructions, the following directives should be observed
The operating of the equipment must be performed by trained personnel who are well-acquainted
with its functions.
Inadequate use of the equipment may create dangerous situations for the operator or cause dam-
age to the equipment.
1. The operator of the welding machine must be well-acquainted with:
• the handling
• the functions
• the valid safety instructions
• the welds.
2. The operator must ensure:
• that no unauthorized persons are situated in the working area while switching on the
device.
• that all persons near the ignited arc are wearing adequate protection equipment.
3. The workplace should be:
• adequate for any need
• free of draught.
4. Personal protection equipment:
• Do always wear the corresponding personal protection equipment such as for example
safety glasses, fireproof clothing and protection gloves.
• Do not wear loose-fitting objects such as belts, bracelets, rings etc., which could get
caught or cause burns.
5. Miscellanous:
• Ensure that the corresponding return conduction is well connected.
• Works on high voltage equipment must only be done by trained personnel .
• Appropriate fire extinguishers must be clearly visible and easily accessible.
• Greasing and maintenance of the welding equipment must not be performed while operating.