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Chapter 1
Safety Information
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1.2 Safety Precaution
This section explains the safety precautions regarding operation of the welding power source.
1.2.1
Operating precautions
To prevent serious injury or accidents, ensure to follow the instructions below:
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Be sure to read and understand the information in the manual before operating the
product. Have only trained and experienced personnel perform operation of welding
power source or welding power source.
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Perform construction work on primary power source in the facility, selection of
installation space, operation/storage/piping of high pressure gas, storage of welded
products, and disposal of waste in accordance with local law and/or regulation at the
customer's facility.
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Be sure to take appropriate measures during welding so that no person is allowed
unauthorized access near the welding power source or work areas.
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Only authorized personnel or person with full understanding and experience of the
welding power source must perform installation, maintenance and repair of welding
power source.
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Make sure to attach a safety belt when working at high locations.
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For those with pacemaker, avoid being close to the machine during operation or work
area until obtaining physician's approval. Machine at operation will generate magnetic
field nearby that may cause influence upon the working of pacemaker.
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Do not use the welding power source for purpose other than welding such as thawing a
frozen pipe.
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Do not use the welding power source when the case and the cover are removed.
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Removing the cases for maintenance, inspection and repair should be performed by
qualified persons or persons familiar with the welding power source. Also put up a
barrier around the welding power source or take other necessary measure to prevent
other people from getting in the nearby area.
