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from the ground by wearing insulated gloves and clothing.
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Keep garments (gloves, shoes, hats, clothing) and body
dry.
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Do not work in humid or wet areas.
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Avoid that the unit can fall into water.
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Avoid touching or holding the piece to be welded by hand.
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Should you work close to or in a dangerous area, use all
possible precautions.
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If you should feel even the slightest electric shock
sensation, stop welding immediately. Do not use the
machine until the problem is identified and solved.
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Often inspect the mains cable.
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Disconnect power supply cable from mains before
replacing cables or before removing unit covers.
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Do not use the unit without protection covers.
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Always replace any damaged parts of the unit, with
original material.
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Never remove unit safety devices.
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Make sure that the power supply line is equipped with an
efficient earth plug.
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Any maintenance should only be carried out by qualified
personnel aware of the risks due to dangerous voltages
necessary for the operation of the unit.
5.7 Pacemaker
Magnetic fields from high currents can affect pacemaker
operation. Persons wearing electronic life support equip-
ment (pacemaker) should consult with their doctor before
going near arc welding, gouging, cutting or spot welding
operations.
