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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
If equipped with ESAB cooler
Use ESAB approved coolant only. Non-approved coolant might damage the equipment and jeopardize
product safety. In case of such damage, all warranty undertakings from ESAB cease to apply.
For ordering information, see the "ACCESSORIES" chapter in the instruction manual.
WARNING!
Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precautions when
welding and cutting.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
• Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves
or wet clothing
• Insulate yourself from work and ground.
• Ensure your working position is safe
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS - Can be dangerous to health
• Welders having pacemakers should consult their physician before welding.
EMF may interfere with some pacemakers.
• Exposure to EMF may have other health effects which are unknown.
• Welders should use the following procedures to minimize exposure to
EMF:
○ Route the electrode and work cables together on the same side
of your body. Secure them with tape when possible. Do not
place your body between the torch and work cables. Never coil
the torch or work cable around your body. Keep welding power
source and cables as far away from your body as possible.
○ Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as possible
to the area being welded.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health
• Keep your head out of the fumes
• Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases
away from your breathing zone and the general area
ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin
• Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens
and wear protective clothing
• Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains
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