Preface; General; About Fastmig As Product; General Safety Instructions - Kemppi KMS 400 AS Operating Manual

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preFaCe

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general

Congratulations on choosing the FastMig welding equipment. Used correctly, Kemppi
products can significantly increase the productivity of your welding, and provide years of
economical service.
This operating manual contains important information on the use, maintenance and safety of
your Kemppi product. The technical specifications of the equipment can be found at the end
of the manual.
Please read the manual carefully before using the equipment for the first time. For your
own safety and that of your working environment, pay particular attention to the safety
instructions in the manual.
For more information on Kemppi products, contact Kemppi Oy, consult an authorised Kemppi
dealer, or visit the Kemppi web site at www.kemppi.com.
The specifications presented in this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
important notes
Items in the manual that require particular attention in order to minimise damage and
personal harm are indicated with the
their instructions.
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aBOut FastMig as prOduCt

FastMig KMS 400 AS is CC (constant current) / CV (constant voltage) power source designed
for demanding professional use. It is suitable for MMA and MIG welding in DC.
FastMig KMS 400 AS is compatible with MSF, MXF and ArcFeed wire feeders.
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general saFety instruCtiOns

Kemppi welding equipments conform to international safety standards. Safety is an important
issue in equipment design and manufacturing. Therefore, Kemppi welding solutions are
unparalleled in safety. There are, however, always certain hazards involved in using welding
equipment. Therefore, to ensure your personal safety and the safety of your working
environment, carefully read the safety instructions below and respect them.
use of personal protective equipment
• The arc and its reflecting radiation damage unprotected eyes. Shield your eyes and
face appropriately before you start welding or observe welding. As the welding current
increases, the welding face screen lens darkness should also increase.
• Arc radiation and spatters burn unprotected skin. Always wear protective gloves,
clothing and footwear when welding.
• Always wear hearing protection if the ambient noise level exceeds the allowable limit
(e.g., 85 dB).
general operating safety
• Exercise caution when handling parts heated during welding. For example, the tip of
the welding torch or gun, and the end of the welding rod and the work piece. The
temperature of items burn unprotected skin.
• Never wear any welding device on the shoulder during welding and never suspend it by
the carrying strap during welding.
• Do not expose the machine to high temperatures, as this may cause damage.
• Keep intermediate and earth return cables as close to each other as possible throughout
their length. Straighten any loops in the cables as this limits inductive effects on welding
performance. This also minimizes your exposure to harmful magnetic fields, which may,
for example, interfere with a pacemaker.
• Do not wrap the welding cables around your body.
notation. Read these sections carefully and follow
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