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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Remove the plug from the socket
and wait 5 minutes to allow the
capacitors to discharge before
carrying out any servicing or
maintenance on this welder.
• Do not touch live electrical parts.
• Never use electrode holders or
cables which are damaged.
• Keep working environment,
equipment, cables and clothing
free from grease, oil, moisture and
dirt.
• Ensure welding machine has been
correctly earthed.
• The operator must be insulated
from the floor and work bench
using a dry insulation mat.
• Always ensure a second person is
present in case of accident.
• Never change electrodes with
bare hands or damp gloves.
• Keep welding cables away from
power cables.
• Regularly inspect the condition of
the cables for signs of damage.
• Remove plug from the mains
socket when not in use, do not
leave the machine unattended.
• Ensure earth clamp is secured to
bare metal adjacent to weld
seam, and when not in use is
insulated for safety. - Keep all
equipment well maintained.
• The operator shall prevent any gas
cylinders in the vicinity of the work
piece from becoming part of the
welding circuit.
FUMES & GASES
• The welding process generates
hazardous fumes as a by-product.
Inhalation of these fumes is
hazardous to health.
• Keep your head away from the
weld to avoid breathing the fumes.
• If welding in confined spaces
ensure adequate ventilation and
use a fume extractor.
• By-products of welding can react
to create a toxic/explosive
environment.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
Welding can cause fire and
explosions. Precautions should be
taken to prevent these hazards.
• Before starting work ensure the
area is clear of flammable
materials.
• Move any combustible materials to
a safe distance, especially
substances likely to generate a
dangerous vapour.
WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRICAL TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY
WARNING: READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATE THIS PRODUCT AND KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE.
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