Safety instructions
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Take care to avoid fire hazards
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Containers in which fuels or lubricants have been present must be thoroughly cleaned
before welding begins. It is not sufficient simply for the receptacle to be empty.
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After a workpiece has been welded, it must only be touched or brought into contact
with inflammable material when it has cooled down sufficiently.
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Loose welding connections can completely destroy protective conductor systems of
interior installations and cause fires. Before beginning welding work, ensure that the
earth tongs are properly fixed to the workpiece or welding bench and that there is a
direct electrical connection from the workpiece to the power source.
Noise exceeding 70 dBA can cause permanent hearing damage
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Wear suitable earmuffs or plugs.
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Ensure that other people who spend time in the working area are not inconvenienced
by the noise.
Secure gas cylinder
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Place shielding gas cylinders in the holders provided for them and secure with safety
chains.
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Take care when handling cylinders; do not throw or heat, guard against them toppling
over.
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When moving by crane, take off the gas cylinder from the welding machine.
Interference by electrical and electromagnetic fields is possible e.g. from the welding
machine or from the high-voltage pulses of the ignition unit.
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As laid down in Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard EN 50199, the machines are
intended for use in industrial areas; if they are operated e.g. in residential environments
problems can occur in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility.
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The functioning of heart pacemakers can be adversely affected when you are standing
near the welding machine.
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Malfunctioning of electronic equipment (e.g. EDP, CNC equipment) in the vicinity of the
welding location is possible.
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Other mains supply leads, trip leads, signal and telecommunications leads above,
under and near the welding device may be subject to interference.
Electromagnetic interference must be reduced to such a level that it no longer constitutes
interference. Possible reduction measures:
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Welding machines should be regularly maintained (see Sect. “Maintenance and care”)
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Welding leads should be as short as possible and run closely together on or near to the
ground.
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Selective shielding of other leads and equipment in the environment can reduce
radiation.
Repairs and modifications may only be carried out by authorised, trained, specialist
personnel.
The warranty becomes null and void in the event of unauthorised interference.
Our operating instructions will provide you with an introduction into the safe use of the
machine.
Therefore please read them closely and only start work when you are familiar with them.
