1. SAFETY
1.1 Meaning of symbols
Meaning of symbols - As used throughout this manual: Means Attention! Be
Alert! Your safety is involved.
DANGER
Means immediate hazards which, if not avoided, will result
in immediate, serious personal injury or loss of life.
!
CAUTION
Means hazards which could result in minor personal in-
jury.
!
WARNING
Before use, read and understand the instruction manual
and follow all labels, employer´s safety practices and Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS).
NOTE!
An operation, procedure, or background information which requires additional
1.2 Safety precautions
!
WARNING
Before use, read and understand the instruction manual
and follow all labels, employer´s safety practices and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
!
WARNING
repair this unit.
ARC RAYS -- Can injure eyes and burn skin.
The arc, like the sun, emits ultraviolet (UV) and other radiation and can injure
skin and eyes. Hot metal can cause burns. Training in the proper use of
the processes and equipment is essential to prevent accidents. Therefore:
1.
eyes when welding or watching.
2. Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your helmet.
3. -
tion. Warn bystanders not to watch the arc and not to expose themselves to the rays
of the electric-arc or hot metal.
4.
apron may also be desirable as protection against radiated heat and sparks.
5.
partition or curtains.
6. Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slag or grinding. Chipped slag may