Preface; General; Safety Instructions - Kemppi FastMig KM300 Operating Manual

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preFaCe

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general

Congratulations on your choice of the FastMig™ KM-series power source. Reliable and durable,
Kemppi products are affordable to maintain, and they increase your work productivity.
This user manual contains important information on the use, maintenance, and safety of
your Kemppi product. The technical specifications of the device can be found at the end of
the manual. Please read the manual carefully before using the equipment for the first time.
For your 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 'NOTE!' notation. Read these sections carefully and
follow their instructions. Please also read the safety instructions in this manual and respect
them.
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saFety instruCtiOns

Kemppi welding devices 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. Also note the different
requirements for the darkness of the screen in the mask as the welding current changes.
• The 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(A)).
general operating safety
• Exercise caution when handling parts heated in welding. For example, the tip of the
welding torch, the end of the welding rod and the work piece will heat to a burning
temperature.
• Never carry the device or suspend it by the carrying strap during welding.
• Do not expose the machine to high temperatures, as heat may cause damage to the
machine.
• Keep the torch cable and earth return cable as close to each other as possible throughout
their length. Straighten any loops in the cables. This minimises your exposure to harmful
magnetic fields, which may interfere with a pacemaker, for example.
• Do not wrap the cables around the body.
• In environments classified as dangerous, only use S-marked welding devices with a safe
idle voltage level. These work environments include, for example, humid, hot or small
spaces where the user may be directly exposed to the surrounding conductive materials.
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