Design and function
Shielding gas supply
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5.12 Shielding gas supply
5.12.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply
WARNING
Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders!
Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders can result in serious and even fatal injury.
• Observe the instructions from the gas manufacturer and in any relevant regulations
concerning the use of compressed air!
• Place shielding gas cylinders in the holders provided for them and secure with fixing
devices.
• Avoid heating the shielding gas cylinder!
DANGER
Risk of injury caused by shielding gas cylinders toppling over!
Shielding gas cylinders may topple over and cause serious injury if not
adequately secured!
• Secure shielding gas cylinders with the securing device (chain/strap)
supplied as standard with the machine!
• Securing devices must fit tightly around the cylinder!
• The strap or chain must be fitted to the upper half of the shielding gas
cylinders!
• Cylinders may not be secured at the valve!
• When using shielding gas cylinders smaller than 50 litres, the ON HOLDER
GAS BOTTLE option must be retrofitted.