Important Safety Information; Maintenance - Taylor ARC4000 Series Operating Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION !

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS !
Read and understand these safety notes.
ELECTRICAL
No portion of the outer cover of the welding controller should be removed by anyone other
than suitably qualified personnel and never whilst mains power is connected.
Do not use any fluids to clean electrical components as these may penetrate into the
electrical system.
Installation must be according to the setting up procedure detailed on page 11 of this guide
and must be in line with national, regional and local safety codes.
FIRE
During welding small particles of very hot metal are expelled. Ensure that no combustible
materials can be ignited by these.
PERSONNEL SAFETY
Arc rays can burn your eyes and skin and noise can damage your hearing. Operators and
personnel working in close proximity must wear suitable eye, ear and body protection.
Fumes and gases can seriously harm your health. Use the equipment only in a suitably
ventilated area. If ventilation is inadequate, then appropriate fume extraction equipment
must be used.
Hot metal spatter can cause fire and burns. Appropriate clothing must be worn. Clothing
made from, or soiled with, combustible materials must NOT be worn.
Have a fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it.
Magnetic fields from high currents can affect heart pacemakers or other electronically
controlled medical devices. It is imperative that all personnel likely to come into the vicinity
of any welding plant are warned of the possible risks before entering the area.

MAINTENANCE

All cables must be inspected regularly to ensure that no danger exists from worn or
damaged insulation or from unsound electrical connections. Special note should be made
of the cables close to the pistol, where maximum wear occurs. As well as producing
inconsistent welds, worn cables can overheat or spark, giving rise to the risk of fire.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE MAINS LEAD BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
MAINTENANCE.
BEWARE - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK !
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