Kunststoffschweißtechnik
Safety rules
Chapter 2
13.10.2014
Working instructions WIDOS PSM 10 XHS
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2.7. Dangers while handling the machine
The WIDOS PSM 10 XHS is constructed according to the latest technical standard and the
acknowledged technical safety rules.
However, dangers for the operator or other persons standing nearby may occur. Also damages
of the machine itself or of other parts are possible.
The machine has to be only used
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according to the prescriptions
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in technically safe condition
Disturbances which may affect the safety of the machine must be eliminated
immediately.
Only skilled persons are allowed to work at electric appliances.
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The electric equipment of the machine has to be checked regularly.
Loose connections and damaged cables have to be replaced immediately.
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The heating element has to be protected against rain and dripping water.
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According to VDE 0100, the machine may only be applied on building sites via power
distributors with FI security switch.
2.8. Special dangers
2.8.1. Danger of stumbling over electric wires
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Make sure that nobody has to step over the cable to the heating element.
2.8.2. Danger of combustion by heating element and welding area
You can burn parts of your body and inflammable materials can also ignite!
The heating element can be heated up to more than 250°C / 482°F !
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Do not leave the heating element unsupervised.
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Do not touch the surface of the heating element.
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Take enough safety distance to inflammable materials.
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Do wear safety gloves.
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Pay attention that nobody is in the area of the heating element.
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While cleaning the heating element with cleaning agents (e.g. with PE-cleaning agent) there
is the danger of igniting. Therefore pay attention that the flashpoint is smaller than the
temperature of the heating element, do not put inflammable materials next to it (e.g.
cigarette).
