ESAB DTG 405 Service Manual page 7

ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAU-
TIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER'S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE
BASED ON MANUFACTURERS HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
• Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
• Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
• Ensure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health
• Keep your head out of the fumes.
• Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and
the general area.
ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin
• Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective clothing.
• Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
• Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing
• Protect your ears. Use ear defenders or other hearing protection.
• Warn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference. It is the users responsibility to take adequate precautions.
WARNING
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
WARNING
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