Magmaweld TD 355, User Manual

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TD 355 18
SAFETY RULES
NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING
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Noise from certain industrial processes or equipments can damage hearing.
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Wear approved ear protection if noise level is high.
WORKING IN SMALL AND CONFINED PLACES CAN BE DANGEROUS
Ÿ While welding and cutting in small, confined places, always have a trained watch person nearby.
Ÿ Avoid working in such confined places.
WELDING CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION
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Never weld near flammable material. It may cause fire or explosions.
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Before starting to weld, move flammable materials away or protect them with
flame-proof covers.
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Do not weld on and cut closed tubes or pipes.
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Before welding on closed containers, open and clear them entirely. Welding
operations on these parts must be performed with the utmost caution.
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Never weld containers or pipes containing or which have contained substances
that could give rise to explosions.
Welding equipments warms up so never position them on flammable surfaces.
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Welding sparks can cause fire. For that reason, keep extinguishing means, such
as fire extinguishers, water and sand which are easy to reach.
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Keep security valves, regulators and other valves, used on flammable,
explosive and compressed gas circuits, in good condition.
WELDING WIRE MAY CAUSE INJURY
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Do not point the torch toward any part of a human body, other persons or any type of metal when
unwinding welding wire.
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While extracting the wire from the spool by hand, it may spring suddenly and injure you or a nearby
person, protect especially your eyes and face.
MAINTENANCE MADE BY UNQUALIFIED PERSONS MAY CAUSE INJURIES
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Electrical devices should not be repaired by unqualified persons. Improper repairs can cause serious
injuries or even death during applications.
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The components of the gas circuit works under pressure. The service given by unqualified persons may
cause explosions and operators can be injured seriously.