Safety instructions
General
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Item No.:099-011623-EWM01
2.2
General
CAUTION
Obligations of the operator!
In the European Economic Area (EEA), the relevant national version of the basic
guidelines must be followed and observed!
• National version of the basic guidelines (89/391/EEC) as well as the relevant individual
guidelines.
• In particular the Directive (89/655/EEC) on the minimum regulations for safety and health
protection when staff members are using equipment during work.
• The accident prevention regulations of the relevant country (e.g. in Germany, BGV D 1).
• Check at regular intervals that users are working in a safety-conscious way!
We can only guarantee the perfect functioning of our products when used with system
components and options from our own range of products!
Trained personnel!
Commissioning is reserved for persons who have the relevant expertise of working with
arc welding machines.
CAUTION
Noise exposure!
Noise exceeding 70 dBA can cause permanent hearing damage!
• Wear suitable ear protection!
• Persons located within the working area must wear suitable ear protection!
CAUTION
Risk of accidents if these safety instructions are not observed!
Non-observance of these safety instructions is potentially fatal!
• Carefully read the safety information in this manual!
• Observe
the
accident
prevention regulations in your country.
• Inform persons in the working area that they must observe the regulations!
Fire hazard!
Flames may arise as a result of the high temperatures, stray sparks, glowing-hot parts
and hot slag produced during the welding process.
Stray welding currents can also result in flames forming!
• Check for fire hazards in the working area!
• Do not carry any easily flammable objects such as matches or lighters.
• Keep appropriate fire extinguishing equipment to hand in the working area!
• Thoroughly remove any residue of flammable substances from the workpiece before starting
welding.
• Only continue work on welded workpieces once they have cooled down.
Do not allow to come into contact with flammable material!
• Connect welding leads correctly!
Risk of injury due to radiation or heat!
Arc radiation results in injury to skin and eyes.
Contact with hot workpieces and sparks results in burns.
• Wear dry protective clothing (e.g. welding shield, gloves, etc.) according to the relevant
regulations in the country in question!
• Protect persons not involved in the work against arc beams and the risk of glare using safety
curtains!
