Safety Precautions - Read Before Using; Installation Of Equipment; Personal Protection - Air Liquide ALW-M170500180 Owner's Manual

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING

The use of welding equipment can cause
injury to the operator. The reading and understanding
of the safety standards mentioned below is compulso-
ry prior to connecting, preparing, using or transporting
welding equipment.

1.1 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT

Compliance with the following standards is fun-
damental to safety:
1. Installation and maintenance of equipment must
be performed in compliance with local safety
standards.
2. Frequently inspect the welder plug,
receptacle and wiring. If damaged, replace
immediately with approved electrical connec-
tions and adequately sized wiring.
3. Connect the welding ground as near as possible
to the operating area.
Do not pass welding equipment cables through
or near lifting chains, crane cables or any elec-
trical lines.
4. If earth grounding of the workpiece is required,
ground it directly with a separate cable.
5. Do not touch the electrode if you are in contact
with the work, ground or another electrode
from a different welding machine.
6. Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or
replace damaged parts immediately. Maintain
welding equipment according to owner's manual.
7. Never use welding equipment near water. Do
not spray water or other liquids on the welding
equipment.
8. Avoid direct contact between wet garments and
metal parts that are electrically charged.
9. Always wear gloves and rubber-soled shoes
when working in wet areas or standing on
metal surfaces.
10.Always turn off welding equipment that is not
being used. Do not leave welding equipment
unattended.
Significant DC voltage exists after the removal of
input power to inverters.
• Always discharge input capacitors before touch-
ing any parts. Service work should be completed
by qualified personnel only.

1.2 PERSONAL PROTECTION

1. Welding operations produce radiation, noise,
heat and noxious fumes. Suitable safety precau-
tions must be taken to minimize the risk.
2. Wear fire resistant work gloves, long
sleeve shirts, pants, safety shoes, cap and weld-
ing helmet to protect the skin from radiation and
metal sparks.
3. Always wear ear protection.
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