General - EWM WEGA 401 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety instructions

General

2.2 General
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!
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!
Damage due to the use of non-genuine parts!
The manufacturer's warranty becomes void if non-genuine parts are used!
• Only use system components and options (power sources, welding torches, electrode
holders, remote controls, spare parts and replacement parts, etc.) from our range of
products!
• Only insert and lock accessory components into the relevant connection socket when the
machine is switched off.
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!
Electric shock!
Welding machines use high voltages which can result in potentially fatal electric shocks
and burns on contact. Even low voltages can cause you to get a shock and lead to
accidents.
• Do not touch any live parts in or on the machine!
• Connection cables and leads must be free of faults!
• Switching off alone is not sufficient! Wait for 2 minutes until the capacitors have discharged.
• Place welding torch and stick electrode holder on an insulated surface!
• The unit should only be opened by specialist staff after the mains plug has been unplugged!
• Only wear dry protective clothing!
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