5. HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
Have this tool repaired by a qualified person.
This tool is designed to confirm to the relevant
international and local standards and as such should be maintained and repaired by someone
qualified; using only original parts supplied by the manufacturer: This will ensure the tool
remains safe to use.
5.2 GENERAL ARC-WELDER SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
MMA manual metal arc welding systems using coated electrodes with limited service are
referred to herein as “welding machines”.
– Make sure that the welding machine is installed and repaired only by qualified persons or
experts in compliance with the law and with the accident prevention regulations.
– Make sure that the operator is trained in the use and risks connected to the arc-welding
processes and in the necessary measures of protection and emergency procedures.
– Detailed information can be found in the “Installation and use of arc-welding equipment”
brochure: IEC or CLC/TS 62081.
– Make sure that the power socket to which the welding machine is connected is protected
by suitable safety devices (fuses or automatic switch) and that it is grounded.
– Make sure that the plug and power cable are in good condition.
– Before plugging into the power socket, make sure that the welding machine is switched
off.
– Switch the welding machine off and pull the plug out of the power socket as soon as you
have finished working.
– Switch the welding machine off and pull the plug out of the power socket before
connecting the welding cables, installing the continuous wire, replacing any parts in the
torch or wire feeder, carrying out maintenance operations, or moving it (use the carrying
handle on the welding machine.)
– Do not touch any electrified parts with bare skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from
the electrode, the piece to be welded and any grounded accessible metal parts. Use gloves,
footwear and clothing designed for this purpose and dry, non-flammable insulating mats.
– Use the welding machine in a dry, ventilated space.
– Do not expose the welding machine to rain or direct sunshine.
– Use the welding machine only if all panels and guards are in place and mounted correctly.
– Do not use the welding machine if it has been dropped or struck, as it may not be safe.
Have it checked by a qualified person or an expert.
– Eliminate any welding fumes through appropriate natural ventilation or using a smoke
exhauster. A systematic approach must be used to assess the limits of exposure to welding
fumes, depending on their composition, concentration and the length of exposure.
– Do not weld materials that have been cleaned with chloride solvents or that have been
near such substances.
– Use a welding mask with adiactinic glass suited for welding. Replace the mask if damaged;
it may let in radiation.
– Wear fireproof gloves, footwear and clothing to protect the skin from the rays produced
by the welding arc and from sparks. Do not wear greasy garments as a spark could set fire
to them. Use protective screens to protect people nearby.
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