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2. Safety
WARNING
READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
Failure to observe these safety instructions can lead to serious injury and/or damage to the
product. Only operators with relevant knowledge of arc welding should use this product.
• The vibration of the welding torch is less than 2.5m/s². No special precautions are required
related to vibrations.
• Arc welding can injure eyes, burn skin and cause hearing damage. Therefore:
- Use welding shield with lter complying with respectively the EN 175 and EN 379 standards.
- Wear proper protective clothing and ear protection.
- Make sure others are protected (e.g. curtains) from arc rays and ashing.
• Remove all combustible materials – including liquid and gaseous fuels, cloth, sawdust, wood,
paints and solvents - from the work area or completely cover the materials with a protective
non-ammable covering. Fire extinguishing equipment should be ready at hand for instant use.
Pay attention to spatter/dross created during welding; sparks can cause re several hours after
welding has nished!
• Work pieces must be completely cleaned so that no substances on the material, such as chlori-
nated solvents, can produce ammable or toxic vapours.
• Do not weld containers that have held combustibles.
• Always check cables before operating the machine. Defective cables may cause injury and/or
re.
• Do not make temporary repairs. Repairs should be made by qualied personnel.
• Do not pull cable assembly across sharp edges or expose to welding spatter or hot surface.
• To prevent electric shock, isolate yourself by using proper protective clothing and insulating
mats. DO NOT wear wet clothing!
• Do not exceed power rating. Overload can lead to torch damage, destruction and/or injuries.
• Turn o primary power before working on torch parts and/or replacing consumables.
• Do not breathe fumes or gases from welding. Welding fumes are harmful; lead, cadmium,
copper, zinc, mercury, stainless steel, galvanised steel and beryllium in particular. Therefore,
use ventilation or an extraction system to ensure that Maximum Admissible Concentration of
harmful substances (MAC) level is not exceeded.
• Use proper gas for the welding process (argon or helium) and pressure reducing regulator.
• Keep cylinders in an upright position. When not in use, keep cylinder valves closed. Keep cylin-
ders away from heat, sparks or ame.
• Follow the pressurised gas manufacturer’s operating instructions for mounting the regulator to
the gas cylinder.
