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Suitable protective clothing must be worn when working with the device. The protective
clothing must have the following properties:
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Flame-resistant
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Insulating and dry
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Covers the whole body, is undamaged and in good condition
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Safety helmet
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Trousers with no turn-ups
Protective clothing refers to a variety of different items. Operators should:
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Protect eyes and face from UV rays, heat and sparks using a protective visor and reg
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ulation filter
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Wear regulation protective goggles with side protection behind the protective visor
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Wear stout footwear that provides insulation even in wet conditions
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Protect the hands with suitable gloves (electrically insulated and providing protection
against heat)
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Wear ear protection to reduce the harmful effects of noise and to prevent injury
Keep all persons, especially children, out of the working area while any devices are in op
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eration or welding is in progress. If, however, there are people in the vicinity:
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Make them aware of all the dangers (risk of dazzling by the arc, injury from flying
sparks, harmful welding fumes, noise, possible risks from mains current and welding
current, etc.)
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Provide suitable protective equipment
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Alternatively, erect suitable safety screens/curtains.
Noise emission
values
The device generates a maximum sound power level of <80 dB(A) (ref. 1pW) when idling
and in the cooling phase following operation at the maximum permissible operating point
under maximum rated load conditions according to EN 60974-1.
It is not possible to provide a workplace-related emission value during welding (or cutting)
as this is influenced by both the process and the environment. All manner of different weld
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ing parameters come into play, including the welding process (MIG/MAG, TIG welding), the
type of power selected (DC or AC), the power range, the type of weld metal, the resonance
characteristics of the workpiece, the workplace environment, etc.
Danger from toxic
gases and va
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pours
The fumes produced during welding contain harmful gases and vapours.
Welding fumes contain substances that cause cancer, as stated in Monograph 118 of the
International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Use at-source extraction and a room extraction system.
If necessary, use a welding torch with an integrated extraction device.
Keep your face away from welding fumes and gases.
Fumes and hazardous gases
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must not be breathed in
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must be extracted from the working area using appropriate methods.
Ensure an adequate supply of fresh air. Ensure that there is a ventilation rate of at least
20 m³ per hour at all times.
Otherwise, a welding helmet with an air supply must be worn.
If there is any doubt about whether the extraction capacity is sufficient, the measured toxic
emission values should be compared with the permissible limit values.
