Parkside PPS 40 B3, Operation And Safety Notes

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splattered components.
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The device must only be
operated by people over the
age of 16.
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Please familiarise yourself with
the cutting safety instructions.
To that end, you must also
observe the safety instructions
of your plasma cutter.
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Always wear a welding helmet
while welding and plasma
cutting. If it is not used, you
could sustain severe lesions to
the retina.
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Always wear protective
clothing during welding and
plasma cutting operations.
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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!
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Regularly replace the
protective screen to ensure
good visibility and fatigue-
proof work.
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Environment with
increased electrical
hazard
Environments with increased
electrical hazard may be encoun-
tered, for example:
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In workplaces where the space
for movement is restricted,
such that the operator is work-
ing in a forced posture (e.g.:
kneeling, sitting, lying) and is
touching electrically conductive
parts;
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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 operator;
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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 equip-
ment.
Even a metal conductor or
scaffolding can create an
environment with increased
electrical hazard.
When using plasma cutters under
electrically dangerous conditions,
the output voltage of the plasma
cutter must be greater than
48 volt when idling (effective
value). The plasma cutter may not
be used in these cases due to the
output voltage.
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Plasma cutting in tight
spaces
When welding and plasma