STAMOS Power2 S-MAG 180, User Manual

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l) Turn off the unit when not in use.
m) Do not wrap the cable around your body.
n) The welded object must be properly grounded.
o) Only use equipment that is in good condition.
p) Repair or replace damaged equipment. Use safety belts when working
at heights.
q) Keep all equipment and safety items in one place.
r) Keep the tip of the handle away from the body when the trigger is
activated.
s) Attach the ground cable to the workpiece or as close to the workpiece
as possible (e.g. to the workbench).
t) Deactivating the VRD function can increase the risk of electric shock
(applies to models that have VRD function).
The machine may still be live when the power cord is disconnected.
After turning off the unit and disconnecting the voltage cable, check the
voltage on the input capacitor and make sure that the voltage value is zero,
otherwise do not touch the unit components.
3.5.
GASES AND FUMES
Caution! Gas can be hazardous to health or lead to death!
a) Always keep a distance from the gas outlet.
b) During welding, pay attention to the exchange of air, avoiding
inhalation of gas.
c) Chemical substances (lubricants, solvents) must be removed from the
surface of the workpieces to be welded as they burn under the
influence of heat and release poisonous fumes.
d) Welding of galvanized workpieces is only allowed with efficient
extraction and filtration and a clean air supply. Zinc vapours are very
toxic; symptoms of poisoning are known as zinc fever.
3.6.
GUIDELINES FOR SECURING FIRE HAZARDOUS
WORK
Preparing the building and rooms for fire hazardous works consists in:
a) cleaning the rooms or places where the work will be carried out of any
flammable materials and contamination;
b) moving all flammable and non-flammable objects in flammable
packaging away to a safe distance;