Potential Hazards During Electric Arc Welding - Parkside PESG 120 B4 Operation And Safety Notes

Potential hazards during
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electric arc welding
There are a series of potential
hazards that can occur during
electric arc welding. It is therefore
particularly important for the
welder to observe the following
rules to avoid endangering him/
herself and others and to prevent
damage to people and the
device.
Work on the voltage side,
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e.g. on cables, plugs, sockets
etc., may only be carried
out by qualified electricians
according to national and local
regulations.
In the event of accidents,
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disconnect the welding
devoice from the mains voltage
immediately.
If electrical contact voltages
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occur, switch off the device
immediately and make sure you
have it checked by a qualified
electrician.
Always ensure good electrical
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contacts on the welding current
side.
Always wear insulating gloves
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on both hands during welding
work. These provide protection
from electrical shocks (open
circuit voltage of the welding
current circuit), harmful radia-
tions (heat and UV radiation)
and incandescent metal and
splashes of slag.
Wear sturdy, insulating shoes.
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The shoes should also insulate
when exposed to moisture.
Loafers are not suitable as fall-
ing incandescent metal droplets
can cause burns.
Wear suitable protective cloth-
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ing, no synthetic garments.
Do not look into the electric arc
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without eye protection; only
use a welding mask with the
prescribed protective glass as
per DIN. In addition to light
and heat radiation, which can
dazzle or cause burns, the elec-
tric arc also emits UV radiation.
Without suitable protection the
invisible ultraviolet radiation
can cause very painful conjunc-
tivitis which is not apparent
until several hours later.
Furthermore, UV radiation can
cause burns with sunburn-like
effects on unprotected parts of
the body.
Any persons in the vicinity of
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the electric arc or helpers must
also be informed of the dangers
and be equipped with the
necessary protective equipment.
Safety instructions
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