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Safety Precautions
Be Sure To Follow All Safety Rules In This Manual!
• Safety symbols found in the manual are used to identify potential hazards.
• When any one of the safety symbols are seen in this manual, it must be understood that there is
a risk of injury and the following instructions should be read carefully to avoid potential hazards.
• The possessor of the machine is responsible for preventing unauthorized persons from
accessing the equipment.
• Persons using the machine must be experienced or fully trained in welding / cutting they have to
read the user manual before operation and follow the safety instructions.
Explanation Of Safety
Information
• Read the user manual, the label on the machine and the safety instructions carefully.
• Make sure that the warning labels on the machine are in good condition. Replace missing and
damaged labels.
• Learn how to operate the machine, how to make the checks in a correct manner.
• Use your machine in suitable working environments.
• Improper changes made in your machine will negatively affect the safe operation and its
longevity.
• The manufacturer is not responsible for the consequences resulting from the operation of the
device beyond the specified conditions.
Comprehending Safety
Precautions
Explanation Of Safety
Symbols
ATTENTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could cause injury or damage.
In case if no precaution is taken, it may cause injuries or material losses / damages.
IMPORTANT
Specifies notifications and alerts on how to operate the machine.
DANGER
Indicates a serious danger. In case if not avoided, severe or fatal injuries may occur.
Make certain that the installation procedures comply with national electrical standards
and other relevant regulations, and ensure that the machine is installed by authorized
persons.
• Wear dry and sturdy insulated gloves and working apron. Never use wet or damaged gloves and
working aprons.
• Wear flame-resistant protective clothing against the risk of burning. The clothing used by the
operator must be protective against sparks, splashing and arc radiation.
• Do not work alone. In case of a danger make sure you have someone for help in your working
environment.
• Do not touch the electrode with the bare hand. Do not allow the electrode holder or electrode to
come in contact with any other person or any grounded object.
• Never touch parts that carry electricity.
• Never touch the electrode if you are in contact with the electrode attached to the work surface,
floor or another machine.
• By isolating yourself from the work surface and the floor, you can protect yourself from possible
electric shocks. Use a non-flammable, electrically insulating, dry and undamaged insulation
material that is large enough to cut off the operator’s contact with the work surface.
• Do not connect more than one electrode to the electrode holder.
• Clamp work cable with good metal-to-metal contact to workpiece or worktable as near the weld
as practical.
• Check the torch before operating the machine. Make sure the torch and its cables are in good
condition. Always replace a damaged, worn torch.
• Do not touch electrode holders connected to two machines at the same time since double
open-circuit voltage will be present.
• Keep the machine turned off and disconnect cables when not in use.
• Before repairing the machine, remove all power connections and / or connector plugs or turn
off the machine.
• Be careful when using a long mains cable.
Electric Shocks
May Kill
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS