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5.1.8 Stray welding currents
WARNING
Risk of injury due to stray welding currents!
Stray welding currents can destroy protective earth conductors, damage machines and
electronic devices and cause overheating of components, leading to fire.
• Check that all welding current connections are firmly secured and electrical connections are
in perfect condition.
• Set up, attach or suspend all conductive power source components such as casing, trans-
port vehicles and crane frames so they are insulated.
• Do not place any other electronic devices such as drills or angle grinders on the power
source, transport vehicle or crane frames unless they are insulated.
• Always put welding torches and electrode holders on an insulated surface when they are
not in use.
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5.1.9 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine)
WARNING
Risk of injury due to improper handling of shielding gas cylinders!
Improper handling and insufficient securing of shielding gas cylinders
can cause serious injuries!
• Observe the instructions from the gas manufacturer and any relevant re-
gulations concerning the use of compressed air!
• Lift the shielding gas cylinder onto the receptacle of the shielding gas cy-
linder and secure with both safety belts provided on the device as stan-
dard! Belts must be tight.
• Do not attach any element to the shielding gas cylinder valve!
• Prevent the shielding gas cylinder from heating up.
An unhindered shielding gas supply from the shielding gas cylinder to the welding torch is a
fundamental requirement for optimum welding results. In addition, a blocked shielding gas
supply may result in the welding torch being destroyed.
• All shielding gas connections must be gas tight.