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CAUTION:
Use the equipment only following the procedure provided in this manual.
Misuse can be dangerous for people, animals and things.
The user of the welder is responsible for his own safety and that of others: it is key to read,
understand and align with the basic rules contained in this manual. Make sure that the current
absorption and the protection of the electric line correspond to those of the machine and the
outlet.
ASSESSMENT OF THE WORK AREA.
Before installing welding equipment, the user must perform an assessment of potential
electromagnetic issues in the surrounding area. The following should be considered:
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Other power, control, telephone or signaling cables.
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Radio and television transmitters or receivers
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Computers or other electronic devices and control equipment.
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Critical safety equipment, for example, protection of automatic machines
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Personal electronic devices, for example, pacemakers or hearing aids.
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Calibration or measurement equipment/instruments.
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The immunity of other equipment in the environment. The user must ensure that
other equipment used in the environment is compatible. This may require additional
protection measures.
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The time of day when the welding, and other activities will take place.
The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building
and the other activities that take place at the same time. The surrounding area may extend
beyond the boundaries of the work area.
ENVIRONMENT.
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Arc welding produces sparks, melted metal projection and smoke. Remove all
flammable substances and/or materials from the work area.
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Always ensure good ventilation at the place of welding.
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Do not weld on containers, recipients or pipes that contain gas or have contained
flammable, liquid or gaseous products (danger of explosion and/or fire), nor on
materials polished with chlorinated or varnished solvents (danger of toxic smoke
emanation).
STAFF.
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Avoid direct contact with the welding circuit; the open circuit voltage, present between
the electrode holder clamp and the ground clamp, could be dangerous in such
circumstances.
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Do not use the machine in damp, wet or rainy environments.
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Protect your eyes, using appropriate inactinic crystals mounted on the corresponding
mask. Wear gloves and protective clothing dry and free of oils, avoiding exposing the
skin to ultraviolet rays produced by the arc.
REMEMBER.
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Luminous radiations produced by the arc may damage the eyes and cause skin burns.
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Arc welding produces sparks and drops of melted metal. The welded metal (work)
becomes red and burns at high temperature, for a relatively long period of time.
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