Identification; Ce Marking; Safety; Designated Use - Kemppi A7 MIG Gun 500-g Operating Manual

3.

IDENTIFICATION

The welding gun system Kemppi A7 MIG Gun 500-g is used
in industry and in the trade for welding using inert gases
(MIG) or active gases (MAG). This model is gas-cooled
and can be used in all welding positions. These operating
instructions describe only the welding gun system A7 MIG
Gun 500-g. The welding gun system may only be operated
as supplied or with authentic Kemppi spare parts.
Figure 1: Kemppi A7 MIG Gun 500-g
4.

CE MARKING

This device fulfils the requirements of the following EU
directives:
• The Machinery Directive, 2006/42/EC
• The EMC Directive, 2004/108/EC
• The RoHS Directive, 2011/65/EU
5.

SAFETY

Read and follow the additional safety instructions
enclosed.

5.1 Designated use

The gas-cooled welding gun system A7 MIG Gun 500-
g must be used for robot and automatic application as
described in this manual. Designated use also includes
complying with the prescribed operation, maintenance,
and servicing conditions.
Any use other than that described under "Designated use"
is considered contrary to the intended use.
Unauthorized conversions or power-increasing modifi-
cations are not allowed.
The warranty does not cover wear parts and damage due
to overloading or improper use.

5.2 Responsibilities of the user

• Keep the operating instructions within easy reach
in the location of the device for reference, and
include the operating instructions when handing
over the product.
• Installation, operation, and maintenance work
may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are persons who, on account
of their special training, knowledge, experience,
and familiarity with the relevant standards, are
able to assess the tasks assigned to them and
identify possible dangers.
• Keep all other persons out of the work area.
• Follow the accident prevention regulations of the
relevant country.
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5.3 Personal protective equipment

To avoid danger to the user, using personal protective
equipment (PPE) is recommended in these instructions.
PPE consists of the following:
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A7 MIG Gun 500-g
• Ensure good lighting of the work area, and keep
the area clean.
• Observe the following standards and guidelines
in particular:
• 89/391/EEC: Directive on the introduction
of measures to encourage improvements in
the safety and health of workers at work
• 2009/104/EC: Directive concerning the
minimum safety and health requirements
for the use of work equipment by workers
at work
• 2004/108/EC: Directive on the
harmonization of the laws of the Member
States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility The occupational health and
safety regulations of the country in question
• Regulations on occupational safety and
accident prevention
• Protective clothing
• Safety goggles
• A class-P3 respiratory mask
• Gloves
• Safety shoes
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