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MONOSTICK 200i PFC
SAFETY RULES
HOT PARTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS
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Do not touch hot parts
.
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Allow cooling time before servicing
.
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If needed to hold hot parts, use appropriate tool, insulating gloves and fireproof clothes.
BREATHING WELDING FUMES CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH
Inhaling fumes and gases over a long period of time, generated during welding is dangerous and
forbidden
.
SPARKS &
FLYING METALS CAN INJURE EYES
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Welding, wire brushing and grinding cause sparks and flying metal.
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To prevent injuries wear appropriate safety glasses with side shields even under your welding helmet
.
ARC RAYS CAN BURN EYES AND SKIN
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Use adequate welding helmet with correct shade of filter (4 or 13 considering
EN 379)
to protect your eyes and face
.
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Protect open parts of your body (arms, neck and ears) from arc rays by adequate
protective clothing
.
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To protect others by arc rays and hot metals, surround the working area with flame
proof curtains which are higher than eye level and put up warning boards.
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This machine can’t be used for heating frozen pipes, this procedure may cause
explosion, fire or damages on your pipe intallation.
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Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat are symptoms of inadequate ventilation. Take
immediate steps to improve ventilation. Do not continue welding if symptoms persist
.
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Install a natural or forced air ventilation system in the work area
.
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Install an adequate ventilation system in the welding and cutting area, if needed
install a system that can remove the fume and vapor accumulated in the entire work
area, to prevent pollution use adequate filtration in discharge
.
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In the event of welding in small, confined places, or welding lead, beryllium,
cadmium, zinc, zinc coated or painted materials; also wear a fresh air supplied
respirator in addition to the above mentioned rules
.
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If gas cylinders are grouped in a different area, make sure that it is a well-ventilated
area. When not being used, turn off the main cylinder valve and watch out for gas
leakage
.
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Shielding gasses such as argon is denser than air and when being used in confined
places,
it
can be inhaled
which
is dangerous for
health
.
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Do not perform welding operations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors produced
by degreasing or painting
.
