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BA-0006 • 2020-02-08
2 Safety
SynMag 2600/3100/3600/4100/5100
2.5 Product safety
The product has been developed and manufactured in accordance with state-of-the-art technology and the
recognized safety standards and regulations. These operating instructions warn you against unavoidable
residual risks to users, third parties, devices or other material property. Disregarding these warnings may
result in risks to human life and health, environmental damage or material damage.
• The product may only be operated in an unmodified, technically perfect condition within the limits
described in these instructions.
• Always observe the limit values specified in the technical data. Overloads lead to destruction.
• Safety features on the device must never be disassembled, bridged or otherwise bypassed.
• During welding work outdoors, use suitable protection against the weather conditions.
• Check the electrical device for any damage and for proper functioning in accordance with its
designated use.
• Never expose the electrical device to rain and avoid damp or wet environments.
• Protect yourself from electrical accidents by using insulating mats and wearing dry clothing.
• Never use the electrical device in areas subject to a risk of fire or explosion.
• Arc welding may cause damage to the eyes, skin and hearing. When working with the device, always
wear the prescribed protective equipment.
• Metal vapours, especially from lead, cadmium, copper and beryllium, are all harmful to health! Ensure
sufficient ventilation or extraction. Always ensure compliance with the legal limit values.
• Rinse workpieces that have been degreased with chlorinated solvents using clean water to prevent the
risk of phosgene gas formation. Do not place degreasing baths containing chlorine in the vicinity of the
welding area.
• Adhere to the general fire protection regulations and remove flammable materials from the vicinity of
the welding work area prior to starting work. Keep suitable fire extinguishing equipment at the
workplace ready for use.
2.6 Warning and information signs
The following warning and information signs can be found on the product:
2.7 Emergency information
In the event of an emergency, immediately disconnect the following supplies:
• Electrical power supply
• Compressed-air supply
• Gas supply
Further measures can be found in the operating instructions for the power source or the documentation for
other peripheral devices.
2.8 Disposal of the machine
Do not dispose of waste electrical equipment with normal household waste. Under consideration of the
EC Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with
national law, electrical equipment that has reached the end of its life must be separately collected and
passed to an appropriate, environmentally-responsible recycling plant. In accordance with the instructions
of the municipal authorities, the equipment owner is obliged to pass any decommissioned equipment to
a regional collection centre. Further information can be found online by entering the search term “WEEE”.
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Meaning
Read and observe the operating instructions!
Disconnect the mains plug prior to opening!
Warning against hot surfaces.
