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WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAU-
TIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE
BASED ON MANUFACTURERS’ HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK -- Can kill
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Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
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Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
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Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
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Ensure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES -- Can be dangerous to health
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Keep your head out of the fumes.
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Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and
the general area.
ARC RAYS -- Can injure eyes and burn skin.
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Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective
clothing.
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Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
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Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE -- Excessive noise can damage hearing
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Protect your ears. Use ear defenders or other hearing protection.
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Warn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION -- Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
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INTRODUCTION
2.1
General
The
A2 TFE1 automatic welding machine
has four--wheel drive and is designed
for UP welding of butt and fillet joints.
The
A2 TGE1 automatic welding machine
has four--wheel drive and is designed
for MIG/MAG welding of butt and fillet joints.
All other applications are prohibited.
The automatic welding machines are used in combination with ESAB’s control box
A2--A6 Process Controller (PEH).
The voltage for the control box and the motors of the welding machine is supplied by
the ESAB power sources LAF and TAF.
When dismantled (with post and safety chain removed) the automatic welding
machine can be inserted through a hole with a minimum diameter of 600 mm.
The position of the contact tip can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically by
means of a slide mechanism. The angle is adjusted by rotating the wire feed unit.
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