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The Tool Experts
05 2022-1
Introduction
Thank you for choosing to purchase this quality product. To minimise the risk of injury, we ask you to
always take some basic safety precautions when using this product. Please read this operating manual
carefully and make sure that you understand it.
Keep these operation instructions in a safe place.
Safety instructions
Welding is dangerous and might harm you or others. Therefore, you must protect yourself appropriately
when welding. Refer to the user’s safety rules in accordance with the manufacturer’s safety precautions.
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Before operating the machine, you must be trained professionally.
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Use state (national) safety agency-approved industrial safety welding material.
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The user must be qualified and have a valid metal welding certificate (OFC).
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Avoid electric shocks. They can lead to severe injuries or even death.
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Install the earth equipment according to the application criteria.
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Never touch live components if wearing wet gloves/clothes or if having skin contact.
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Make sure that you are insulated from the ground and workpiece.
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Make sure that you have a secure working position.
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Before maintaining or repairing the welding machine, disconnect it from the mains.
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Breathing in smoke or gas can be harmful to your health.
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Therefore, keep your head away from smoke and gas to avoid breathing in of welding exhaust
fumes.
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When welding, ensure a good ventilation of the working zone by using extraction or ventilation
units.
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Welding arc radiation can cause eye damages and skin burns. Therefore, to protect your eyes
and body, wear a suitable welding helmet.
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Use appropriate protective screens to protect persons standing nearby.
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Any improper operation can provoke a fire or an explosion.
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Welding sparks can cause fire. Therefore, make sure that no flammable material is nearby and
pay attention to possible fire dangers.
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Have a fire-extinguisher at hand and have a trained person use it in case.
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Welding air-tight containers is forbidden.
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The welding machine can only be used for welding. Any improper use (e.g., defrosting pipes,
recharging batteries, or heating) is strictly forbidden.
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Do not touch hot workpieces with bare hands; otherwise, you will be severely burnt.
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During permanent use of the welding machine, cooling is necessary.
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Magnetic fields impair pacemakers.
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Persons equipped with pacemakers should leave the immediate welding zone before having
consulted a doctor.
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Moving parts can provoke injuries.
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Therefore, keep hands, hair, and tools aways from moving parts such as the fan to avoid injuries
or damages to the machine.
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All doors, panels, covers, and other protective devices must be closed during operation.
Working environment
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Welding should be performed within a dry environment.
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The temperature within the working zone should be comprised between -10
℃
and 40
℃
.
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Avoid welding outdoors, unless you be protected from sunlight and rain. Always keep the ma-
chine dry and do not place it to a wet ground or in a puddle.
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Avoid welding in dusty areas or in areas with presence of corrosive chemical gases.
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Gas-shielded welding should be performed in a zone without a lot of draught.