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1. Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:
○ its operation
○ the location of emergency stops
○ its function
○ the relevant safety precautions
○ welding and cutting or other applicable operation of the equipment
2. The operator must ensure that:
○ no unauthorized person is within the working area of the equipment when it is
started up
○ no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck or work is started with the
equipment
3. The workplace must:
○ be suitable for the purpose
○ be free from drafts
4. Personal safety equipment:
○ Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses,
flame-proof clothing, safety gloves
○ Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which
could become trapped or cause burns
5. General precautions:
○ Make sure the return cable is connected securely
○ Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified
electrician
○ Appropriate fire extinguishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at
hand
○ Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during
operation
WARNING!
Wire feeders are intended to be used in GMAW (MIG/MAG) mode only.
If used in any other welding mode, such as SMAW (MMA), the welding cable between
wire feeder and power source must be disconnected, or else the wire feeder becomes
live or energized.
WARNING!
The right and left side doors of the wire feed unit must be closed and locked when
welding and/or wire feeding occurs. Never weld or feed the wire unless both doors are
closed.
WARNING!
Arc welding and cutting may cause injury to yourself and others. Take precautions
when welding and cutting.
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