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- Do not come into direct contact with the welding circuit; in
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
certain situations the no-load voltage supplied by the engine-
driven welder can be dangerous.
- Connecting the welding cables, testing and repairs should all
be done with the engine-driven welder switched off.
- Switch off the engine-driven welder before replacing worn
parts on the torch.
WARNING! BEFORE USING THE ENGINE-DRIVEN WELDER
- Do not use the engine-driven welder in damp or wet
READ THE INSTRUCTION HANDBOOKS CAREFULLY FOR BOTH
environments or when it is raining.
THE WELDER AND THE ENGINE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
- Do not use cables with damaged insulation or loose
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE PLANT, EQUIPMENT OR
connections.
THE ENGINE-DRIVEN WELDER ITSELF
ENGINE-DRIVEN INVERTER WELDERS FOR MMA AND TIG
WELDING DESIGNED FOR INDUSTRIAL AND PROFESSIONAL
- Do not weld on containers, vessels or piping that contain or
USE.
have contained inflammable liquids or gases.
Note: In the following text the term "engine-driven welder" will be
- Avoid working on materials that have been cleaned with
used".
chlorinated substances or in the vicinity of such substances.
- Do not weld on vessels under pressure.
1. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
- Keep all inflammable substances away from the work area (e.g.
wood, paper, cloths etc.).
- Make sure that there is sufficient air circulation or that
equipment is provided to extract the welding fumes near the
- Before using the machine always check the engine (see the engine
arc; it is necessary to adopt a systematic approach in
manufacturer's handbook).
evaluating limits of exposure to the welding fumes, according
- Do not place inflammable objects near the engine and keep the
to their composition, concentration and the length of
engine-driven welder at least 1 metre away from buildings and
exposure.
other equipment and machinery.
- Keep the gas bottle (if used) away from heat sources, including
- Do not use the engine-driven welder in places where there is an
direct sunlight.
explosion and/or fire hazard, in closed spaces, in the presence of
liquids, gases, powders, vapours, acids and inflammable and/or
explosive items.
- When the engine is refuelled it should be switched off and
positioned in a well-ventilated area. Petrol is highly inflammable
,
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- Make sure there is sufficient electrical insulation with regard to
and could also explode.
the electrode, the workpiece and any (accessible) metal parts
- Do not over-fill the tank with fuel. The fuel should not come up to the
nearby that have been earthed.
neck of the tank. Make sure the cap is tightened up properly.
This can normally be achieved by wearing gloves, shoes and
- If you spill fuel outside the tank, clean the spilt fuel carefully and
headgear designed for this purpose and by using insulating
allow the vapour to disperse before starting up the engine.
platforms or mats.
- Do not smoke and do not use an unprotected flame in the place
- Always protect the eyes with special adiactinic glass mounted
where the engine is refuelled or where petrol is stored.
on masks or helmets.
- Do not touch the engine when it is hot. To prevent serious burns or
Use special fire-resistant protective clothing and do not
fires allow the engine to cool before moving or storing it.
expose the skin to the ultraviolet and infrared rays produced
by the arc; other people near the arc should also be protected
by shields or non-reflecting curtains.
- Noise levels: If particularly intensive welding operations cause
- The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a highly poisonous,
the personal daily exposure level (LEPd) to reach or exceed
odourless, colourless gas. Do not inhale the exhaust. Do not
85db(A), the use of personal protection equipment is
operate the engine-driven welder in closed spaces.
compulsory.
- Do not incline the engine-driven welder at more than 10° from the
vertical as petrol could leak from the tank.
- Keep children and animals away from the engine-driven welder
when it is running, because it gets hot and could cause burns or
injury.
- Make sure you know how to switch off the engine quickly and how to
- The electromagnetic fields generated by the welding process
use all the controls. Never allow the engine-driven welder to be
may interfere with the operation of electrical and electronic
used by people who have not been taught how to use it properly.
equipment.
Wearers of life-saving electrical or electronic devices (e.g.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES
Pace-makers, respirators etc.) must consult a doctor before
staying near areas where this engine-driven welder is used.
People wearing life-saving electrical or electronic devices are
advised against using this engine-driven welder.
- CONNECT THE MACHINE TO AN EARTH STAKE
- Electricity can be dangerous and, if used carelessly, can cause
electric shocks or electrocution leading to serious injury or death,
and fires or damage to electrical equipment. Keep children,
- This engine-driven welder complies with the requirements of
unskilled persons and animals away from the engine-driven
the technical standard for products to be used only and
welder.
exclusively in industrial environments and for professional
- The engine-driven welder supplies direct current via the auxiliary
purposes.
outlet.
It is therefore ONLY possible to connect tools with a
Electromagnetic compatibility standards cannot be
universal motor (brushes).
Make sure that the voltage of the tool
guaranteed for use in the home.
or equipment corresponds with the voltage supplied by the
auxiliary outlet.
Connecting any other type of load is strictly forbidden and
EXTRA PRECAUTIONS
dangerous. For further details read the section on "USING THE
- WELDING OPERATIONS:
ENGINE-DRIVEN WELDER AS A DIRECT CURRENT
- In places with heightened risk of electric shock,
GENERATOR".
- In confined spaces,
- Connecting the machine and supplying electricity to the power line
- In the presence of inflammable or explosive materials.
of a building is strictly forbidden and dangerous.
A prior evaluation MUST be made by a "Responsible Expert"
- Do not use the machine in damp or wet environments or when it is
and welding must always be carried out in the presence of
raining.
other people who have been trained to deal with emergencies.
- Do not use cables with damaged insulation and keep them away
from the parts of the machine that get hot.
Protection devices MUST be used
as described in 5.10 ; A.7;
A.9. in the "IEC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION or CLC/TS 62081"
GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR ARC WELDING
- Welding should be FORBIDDEN if the operator is above
The operator should be properly trained to use the engine-driven
ground level unless a safety platform is used.
welder safely and should be aware of the risks related to arc
- VOLTAGE BETWEEN ELECTRODE HOLDERS OR TORCHES:
welding procedures, of the related protection measures and of
when working with more than one welding machine on a single
emergency procedures.
piece, or on several pieces that are connected electrically,
(See also the "IEC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION or CLC/TS
dangerous no-load voltages may build up between two
62081": INSTALLING AND USING ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT).
different electrode holders or torches and may reach double
the allowed limit.
