ud_fr_st_sv_00467 022013
VIII
Power sources for use in spaces with increased electrical danger (e.g.
boilers) must be identified by the (for “safety”) mark.
However, the power source should not be in such rooms.
Allow welding torches - and other items of equipment that are used at high
operating temperatures - to cool down before doing any work on them.
Special regulations apply to rooms at risk from fire and/or explosion.
Observe all relevant national and international regulations.
When the welding wire emerges from the torch, there is a high risk of injury
(the wire may pierce the welder’s hand, injure his face and eyes ...).
While the machine is in use:
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ensure that all the covers are closed and that all the sideguards are
properly mounted ...
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... and that all covers and sideguards are kept closed.
Do not touch the workpiece during and after welding - risk of injury from
burning!
Slag may suddenly “jump” off workpieces as they cool. For this reason,
continue to wear the regulation protective gear, and to ensure that other
persons are suitably protected, when doing post-weld finishing on
workpieces.
Electromagnetic fields may cause as yet unknown damage to health.
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Effects on the health of persons in the vicinity, e.g. users of heart pace-
makers and hearing aids
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Users of heart pacemakers must take medical advice before going
anywhere near welding equipment or welding workplaces
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Keep as much space as possible between welding cables and head/
body of welder for safety reasons
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Do not carrywelding cables and hose pack over shoulder and do not
loop around body or or any part of body
EMI Precautions
Keep your hands, hair, clothing and tools well away from all moving parts,
e.g.:
- fans
- toothed wheels, rollers, shafts
- wire-spools and welding wires
Do not put your fingers anywhere near the rotating toothed wheels of the
wirefeed drive.
Covers and sideguards may only be opened or removed for as long as is
absolutely necessary to carry out maintenance and repair work.
Particular danger
spots
For this reason, when feeder-inching etc., always hold the torch so that it is
pointing away from your body (machines with wirefeeder) and wear suitable
protective goggles.
