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Operating Instructions
Welder Safety
The following safety information is intended to
be guidelines which can help you operate your
new welder as safely as possible. Any piece of
equipment that uses electrical power can be
potentially dangerous in use when safety or safe
handling instructions are not known or ignored.
Welding processes in particular can be dangerous
not only to the operator, but to anyone located
near the equipment, if safety and operating rules
are not observed in the strictest sense. To use this
equipment properly, you must observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the
operating instructions to be found in this manual. All
persons who use and service the machine must be
acquainted with this manual and must be informed
about its potential hazards. Children should not
be in the area in which the tool is being used at all
because they cannot be safely supervised by the
operator. It is also imperative that you observe the
accident prevention regulations in force in your area.
The same applies for general rules of occupational
health and safety.
Work area
1.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
and well-
lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
2.
REMOVE ALL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
FROM THE WELDING AREA
before
commencing work. Keep the environment
in which you plan to be welding free from
flammable materials. Do not work in explosive
atmospheres such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
3.
ALWAYS KEEP A PROPERLY-RATED FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
at hand.
4.
BE SURE THE AREA IS CLEAN, DRY AND
WELL-VENTILATED.
Do not operate the
welder in humid, wet or poorly ventilated areas.
5.
WELDING SHOULD BE DONE IN A CLOSED
AREA
that does not open into other working
areas.
6.
KEEP THE HARMFUL ARC RAYS THE
WELDER PRODUCES SHIELDED
from the
view of others.
7.
KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS
AWAY.
Endeavour to always be aware of
your work environment and keep other people,
particularly children, away from you while
welding.
8.
MAKE YOUR WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF
by
using padlocks, master switches or removing
starter keys.
9.
STORE THE WELDER OUT OF THE
REACH
of children and infirm people when not
in use.
10.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT
the equipment from
the power supply when leaving it unattended.
Never leave the equipment running unattended.
Switch it off and do not walk away until it comes
to a complete stop.
Always be sure the welding
area is secured and free of
potential hazards (sparks,
flames, glowing metal or slag)
prior to leaving. The welder
and all other equipment must
be turned off and ready for the next use. Coil
the cables loosely and out of the way of
possible tripping hazard and insulation
damage. Be sure all metal and slag have
cooled.
Electrical Safety
1.
FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES
and
recommended electrical connections to prevent
shock or electrocution.
2.
DO NOT EXPOSE ELECTRICAL POWER
TOOLS TO MOISTURE.
Rain or wet conditions
can cause water to enter the tool and lead to
electric shock.
3.
DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD.
Never carry
or pull your tool by the cord or pull on the cord
to unplug it. Protect the cord from potential
sources of damage: heat, oil and solvents, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Do not use the tool if the cord is
damaged or worn.
4.
WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS, USE AN
OUTDOOR-RATED EXTENSION CORD.
An
extension cord rated for outdoor use must be
grounded and marked “W-A” or “W”.
Electric shock can be fatal. If a
person is found unconscious
and electric shock is
suspected, do not touch the
person if they are in contact
with any electrical wires.
Disconnect power from the machine and
then use First Aid. Dry wood, and any other
insulating material can be used to move
electrical cables away from the person if
necessary.
Personal safety
N.B.
If you are new to the welding process, or
not an experienced welding professional, you
may want to take advantage of any welding
course of instruction that may be available
through your local technical institute or from your
welding equipment supplier. In addition, there
are a number of useful video demonstrations
available on YouTube that can improve both your
knowledge and your safe handling of welding
equipment.
1.
DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE
POWER SUPPLY WHEN MOUNTING
ACCESSORIES.
Use only recommended
accessories as required, otherwise personal
injury may result.
