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6.
Operation
6.1
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions, in particular
Chapter 2, Safety Instructions
,
thoroughly before commissioning and before you start to work with this welding
power source.
Warning!
Personnel who are trained in the use and maintenance of welding units and
are familiar with the relevant safety regulations are the only persons who
are qualified to operate REHM welding units.
Working with and maintenance of electrical welding units always involves
possible hazards. People who are not familiar with such equipment and units
may harm themselves or other people. For these reasons, the operating staff
must be warned of the following potential hazards and the safety measures
which are required in order to avoid possible harm. Irrespective of the above, the
operator of a welding unit must be informed of the safety regulations that apply in
the particular area in which he is working.
6.2
Electrical hazard
Connection of and maintenance work on welding units and their accessories
must only be carried out in accordance with the applicable VDE regulations and
the regulations of the appropriate trade associations.
Never touch metal parts to which voltage is applied with your bare skin or with
wet clothing.
When welding, always wear gloves, welder’s protective clothing, and eye
protection with the correct protective filter glass.
Make sure that all parts which you have to touch when working, such as your
clothing, your working area, the welding torch, the electrode holder and the
welding unit are always dry. Never work in wet surroundings.
Make sure you are well insulated; by only wearing dry gloves and rubber-
soled shoes and by standing on a dry insulated surface, particularly when you
are standing on metal when working or are in areas with increased electrical
hazard.
Do not use worn or damaged welding cables. Make sure that welding cables
are not overloaded. Replace any damaged items of equipment or cabling
immediately.
Switch off the welding unit in the event of a prolonged interruption to work.
Do not either wrap the welding cables around power source, or in lay in coils.
Never leave the welding machine unattended when it is switched on.
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