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Always wear a welding mask
while welding. If it is not
used, you could sustain severe
lesions to the retina.
Always wear protective clothing
during welding operations.
Never use the welding shield
without the protective screen
because this could damage the
optical unit. There is a risk of
damage to the eyes!
Regularly replace the protective
screen to ensure good visibility
and fatigue-proof work.
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Environment with
increased electrical
hazard
When welding in environments
with increased electrical hazard,
the following safety instructions
must be observed.
Environments with increased
electrical hazard may be encoun-
tered, for example:
In workplaces where the space
for movement is restricted,
such that the welder is working
in a forced posture (e.g.:
kneeling, sitting, lying) and is
touching electrically conductive
parts;
In workplaces which are
restricted completely or in
part in terms of electrical
conductivity and where there is
a high risk through avoidable
or accidental touching by the
welder;
In wet, humid or hot work-
places where the air humidity
or weld significantly reduces
the resistance of human skin
and the insulating properties or
effect of protective equipment.
Even a metal conductor or scaf-
folding can create an environment
with increased electrical hazard.
In this type of environment,
insulated mats and pads must
be used. Furthermore gauntlet
gloves and head protection made
of leather or other insulating
materials must be worn to insu-
late the body against Earth. The
welding power source must be
located outside the working area
or electrically conductive surfaces
and out of the welder’s reach.
Additional protection against a
shock from the mains power in
the event a fault can be provided
by using a fault-circuit interrupter,
which is operated with a leakage
current of no more than 30 mA
Safety instructions
