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1 SAFETY
4.
Personal safety equipment:
○ Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses,
flame-proof clothing, safety gloves
○ Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which
could become trapped or cause burns
5.
General precautions:
○ Make sure the return cable is connected securely
○ Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified
electrician
○ Appropriate fire extinguishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at
hand
○ Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during
operation
If equipped with ESAB cooler
Use ESAB approved coolant only. Non-approved coolant might damage the equipment and
jeopardize product safety. In case of such damage, all warranty undertakings from ESAB
cease to apply.
Recommended ESAB coolant ordering number: 0465 720 002.
For ordering information, see the "ACCESSORIES" chapter in the instruction manual.
WARNING!
Arc welding and cutting may cause injury to yourself and others. Take precautions
when welding and cutting.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
•
Install and ground the unit in accordance with instruction manual.
•
Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves,
or wet clothing.
•
Insulate yourself from work and ground.
•
Ensure your working position is safe
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS - Pose health risks
•
Welders with pacemakers fitted should consult their doctor before welding.
EMF may interfere with some pacemakers.
•
Exposure to EMF may have other health effects which are unknown.
•
Welders should use the following procedures to minimize exposure to
EMF:
○ Route the electrode and work cables together on the same side of
your body. Secure them with tape when possible. Do not place your
body between the torch and work cables. Never coil the torch or work
cable around your body. Keep the welding power source and cables
as far away from your body as possible.
○ Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as possible to the
area being welded.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to your health
•
Keep your head out of the fumes.
•
Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases
away from your breathing zone and the general area.
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