Taylor CD200 Operating & Safety Manual

GENERAL SAFETY
For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local TSW Dealer.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you
do not follow all instructions laid down in this
guide.
The hirer has a responsibility to ensure that
all necessary risk assessments have been
completed prior to the use of this equipment.
Most welding tasks may be considered as hot
work in site situations and may be subject to
specific permits to work.
This equipment should only be used by an
operator who has been deemed competent
to do so by his/her employer.
This equipment should be used by an able
bodied, competent adult who has read and
understood these instructions. Anyone with either a
temporary or permanent disability should seek
expert advice before using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders
away from the work area.
Welding screens should be used where
necessary.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
This equipment generates potentially harmful
Warning
If you are wearing an electronic life
support device (a heart Pacemaker)
you must consult your doctor
before going near or working with
this equipment. Magnetic fields
associated with high currents may
affect these devices.
noise levels. To comply with health and safety at
work regulations, ear defenders must be worn
by everyone in the vicinity.
Fumes produced by the welding process, if
inhaled, can be harmful to health. A suitable
mask must be worn when using this equipment.
Skin must be covered - wear practical,
protective clothing, gloves and footwear.
A head shield with a 10 EW shade MUST be
worn by anyone in the work area. Avoid loose
garments and jewellery that could interfere with the
work.
Let It Cool
Handle welding equipment and work with
care- it will be hot. Leave equipment to cool
before changing work piece, moving earth
clamps, and so on.
Always transport, store and operate the
machine in an upright position.
Keep the power unit's air vents clear of
all obstructions.
Always switch equipment OFF before making
any adjustments to it. Never leave it switched
ON and unattended.
Ensure the work area is well lit and
ventilated, a fume extractor or smoke eliminator
may be used. If in doubt, ask about lighting and
ventilation at your local TSW Dealer.
Do not work near flammable gasses or
liquids, petrol or paint thinner fumes for example.
Keep combustible materials at a safe distance
- at least 5m.
Check the condition of the equipment before
Vehicle Safety
Before carrying out welding work on cars/
lorries and similar vehicles...
Remove the vehicle's battery and disconnect
the alternator.
Remove all combustible material and other
fire/explosion hazards.
use. If it shows signs of damage or excessive wear,
return it to your local
TSW Dealer.
COSHH information sheets are available from your
local TSW Dealer.
The TSW Studwelder plugs into a standard
240V 13amp power socket.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
If the equipment fails, or if its power supply
cable or plug becomes damaged, return it.
Never try to repair it yourself.
Keep cables out of harm's way, and clear of the
work area.
Extension leads should be fully unwound and
loosely coiled, away from the equipment.
Never run them through water, over sharp edges
or where they could trip someone.
Keep the equipment dry, using electrical
equipment in very damp or wet conditions
can be dangerous.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, always
use a suitable RCD (Residual Current-Operated
Device) available from your local TSW dealer.
Ensure the welder and the power socket are
both switched OFF before plugging into the
power supply.
This guide is designed to help the user to
safely set up and dismantle the welder. It is
not intended as a guide to welding
GETTING STARTED
techniques as it is assumed that the user
already has the necessary training/
knowledge and experience.
Ensure the workpiece is clean, dry and free from
rust, paint and grease. Aim to attach the stud to
only bright, bare metal.
Clamp the workpieces securely in their final
positions to stop them moving during
welding.
Set up the control unit near the work, make
sure that the machine is switched OFF and
isolated from the power supply.
Plug the welding earth cables into the earth
connection sockets on the controller.
The cable end sockets have a key slot to
match with the peg on the earth lead plug.
Turn the connectors clockwise, until the lock
– damage will be caused to the connectors during
welding if this is not done.
To avoid 'Arc Blow', attach the welding earth
clamps to the workpiece at 180˚ to each
other. Make sure that the
contact area of the work is
free from paint, rust and
grease.
Plug the welding pistol
cables into the pistol
connection sockets
turning them clockwise until
they lock into position. The cable end and socket
are keyed to prevent incorrect fitting. Push in and
twist the locking ring to secure.