Paton StandardMIG -200, Data Sheet And Operating Manual

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PATON StandardMIG MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
DANGER OF HAZARDOUS GASES AND VAPOURS
- if smoke and hazardous gases emerge in the operating zone, remove them
with special means;
- provide sufficient fresh air inflow;
- arc radiation field must be free from solvent vapours.
DANGER OF SPARKING
- remove flammable objects from the operating zone;
- it is not allowed to weld vessels where gases, fuel or oil products are stored
or used to be stored. Residues of these products may;
- when working in fire‐dangerous or explosion‐dangerous rooms, adhere to
special rules in compliance with national and international regulations.
DANGER OF MAINS AND ARC CURRENT
- electric shock can lead to death;
- magnetic fields created by this machine can have an adverse effect on the
operability of electrical appliances (such as cardiac pacemakers). People who use
such appliances shall consult with a doctor before approaching the operating
welding area;
- welding cable must be robust, intact and insulated. Loose connections and
damaged cables must be immediately replaced. Mains cables and cables of the
welding machine must be checked for insulation integrity by an electrical engineer
on a regular basis;
- when using the machine, never remove its outer case.
INFORMAL SAFETY MEASURES
- the manual must be always stored near the place where the welding machine
is used;
- in additional to the manual, adhere to general and local safety and
environmental rules;
- all instructions on the welding machine shall be kept readable.
STRAY WELDING CURRENTS
- make sure that the “mass” cable terminal is securely connected to the work
piece;
- if possible, avoid installing the welding machine directly on the conductive
coating of floor or work table, use insulating pads.
SAFETY MEASURES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS Check the machine for external
damages and performance of safety devices at least once a week.