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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Always remove the plug from the socket and wait 5 minutes to allow the
capacitors to discharge before carrying out servicing or maintenance.
• Do not touch live electrical parts.
• Never use electrode holders or cables which are damaged.
• Keep the working environment, equipment, cables and clothing free from
grease, oil, moisture and dirt.
• Ensure the welding machine has been correctly earthed.
• The operator must be insulated from the floor and work bench, using a dry
insulation mat.
• Always ensure a second person is present in case of accident.
• Never change electrodes with bare hands or damp gloves.
• Keep welding cables away from power cables.
• Regularly inspect the condition of the cables for signs of damage.
• Remove the plug from the mains socket when not in use, do not leave the
machine unattended.
• Ensure the earth clamp is secured to bare metal adjacent to the weld seam,
and when not in use, is insulated for safety. - Keep all equipment well
maintained.
• The operator shall prevent gas cylinders in the vicinity of the workpiece from
becoming part of the welding circuit.
FUMES & GASES
• The welding process generates hazardous fumes as a by-product. Inhalation
of these fumes is hazardous to health.
• Keep your head away from the weld to avoid breathing the fumes.
• If welding in confined spaces, ensure adequate ventilation and use a fume
extractor.
• By-products of welding can react to create a toxic/explosive environment.
WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRICAL TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATE THIS PRODUCT AND KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE.
