ESAB MEK 4 Service Manual page 3

The MEK 4 wire feed unit is designed and tested in accordance with European
standard EN 60974- -1 and EN 50199.
On completion of service or repair work, it is the responsibility of the person(s) etc.
performing the work to ensure that the product does not depart from the requirements
of the above standard.
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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.
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Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
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Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
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Ensure your working stance is safe.
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FUMES AND GASES - - Can be dangerous to health
Keep your head out of the fumes.
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Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and
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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
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clothing.
Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
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FIRE HAZARD
Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
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NOISE - - Excessive noise can damage hearing
Protect your ears. Use ear defenders or other hearing protection.
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Warn bystanders of the risk.
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MALFUNCTION - - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
WARNING!
Rotating parts can cause injury, take great care
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WARNING !
STATIC ELECTRICITY can damage circuit
boards and electronic components.
Observe precautions for handling electrostatic
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sensitive devices.
Use proper static- -proof bags and boxes.
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WARNING
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
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