STAMOS Power2 S-MAG 180, User Manual

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3. SAFETY OF USE
CAUTION! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
severe personal injury or death.
3.1.
GENERAL REMARKS
a) Take care of your own safety and the safety of bystanders by carefully
reading and following the instructions in the unit manual.
b) Only qualified personnel should be allowed to start up, use, service and
repair the unit.
c) Do not misuse the unit.
3.2.
PREPARING THE WORK AREA FOR WELDING
WELDING CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
a) Observe occupational safety and health regulations for welding and
equip the work area with a suitable fire extinguisher.
b) Welding in areas where flammable materials can be ignited is
prohibited.
c) Do not weld in an atmosphere containing an explosive mixture of
flammable gases, vapours, mists or dusts with air.
d) All flammable materials must be removed within a 12 m radius of the
welding area, or if this is not possible, the flammable materials must
be covered with a non-combustible cover.
e) Take precautions against sparks and glowing metal particles.
f) Be aware that sparks or hot metal splatter may pass through gaps or
openings in protective covers, shields or screens.
g) Do not weld tanks or drums that contain or have contained flammable
substances. Do not weld in their vicinity either.
h) Do not weld pressurized tanks, pressure piping or pressure
accumulators.
i) Always ensure sufficient ventilation.
j) Assume a stable position before welding.
3.3.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Arc radiation can damage the eyes or skin of the body.
a) When welding, wear clean, oil-free protective clothing made of non-
flammable and non-conductive material (leather, thick cotton),
leather gloves, high boots and a protective hood.