Safety instructions
Safety
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For Your Safety:
Warning: Observe accident prevention regulations.
Ignoring the following safety procedures can be fatal.
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Before undertaking welding tasks, put on prescribed dry protective clothing, e.g. gloves.
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Protect eyes and face with protective visor.
Electric shocks can be fatal
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The machine may only be connected to correctly earthed sockets.
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Only operate with intact connection lead including protective conductor and safety plug.
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An improperly repaired plug or damaged mains cable insulation can cause electric shocks.
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The machine may only be opened by qualified and authorised personnel.
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Before opening, pull out the mains plug. Switching off is not sufficient. Wait for 2 minutes
until capacitors are discharged.
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Always put down welding torch, stick electrode holder in an insulated condition.
Even touching low voltages can cause you to jump and lead to accidents, so:
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Safeguard yourself against falls, e.g. from a platform or scaffolding.
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When welding, operate earth tongs, torch and workpiece properly, not in ways for which they
are not intended. Do not touch live parts with bare skin.
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Only replace electrodes when wearing dry gloves.
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Never use torches or earth cables with damaged insulation.
Smoke and gases can lead to breathing difficulties and poisoning.
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Do not breathe in smoke and gases.
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Ensure that there is sufficient fresh air.
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Keep solvent vapours away from the arc radiation area. Chlorinated hydrocarbon fumes can
be converted into poisonous phosgene by ultraviolet radiation.
Workpiece, flying sparks and droplets are hot
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Keep children and animals well away from the working area. Their behaviour is unpredictable.
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Move containers with inflammable or exposive liquids away from the working area.
There is a danger of fire and explosion.
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Never heat explosive liquids, dusts or gases by welding or cutting. There is also a danger of
explosion if apparently harmless substances in closed containers are able to build up excess
pressure when they are heated.
Take care to avoid fire hazards
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Any kind of fire hazards must be avoided. Flames can form e.g. when sparks are flying, when
parts are glowing or hot slag is present.
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A constant check must be kept on whether fire hazards have been created in the working area.
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Highly inflammable objects, such as matches and cigarette lighters for example, must not be
carried in trouser pockets.
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You must ensure that fire extinguishing equipment - appropriate to the welding process - is
available close to the welding work area and that easy access is possible.
