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4. Safety precautions 
1. Before starting, read Operator’s Manual and complete proper occupational safety 
and health training. 
 
2. Carriage must be used only in applications specified in Operator’s Manual. 
 
3. Carriage must be complete and all parts must be genuine and fully operational. 
 
4. Power supply specifications must conform to those specified on rating plate. 
 
5. Power supply socket must be equipped with grounding pin. 
 
6. Never carry Carriage by cord or yank it to disconnect plug from socket. It can 
cause power cord to break and result in electric shock. 
 
7. Untrained bystanders must not be present near Carriage. 
 
8. Before starting, check condition of Carriage and electrical installation, including 
power cord, plug, control panel, guiding rollers, and gear. 
 
9. Keep Carriage dry. Exposing it to rain, snow, or frost is prohibited. 
 
10.  Keep work area well lit, clean, and free of obstacles. 
 
11.  Never use Carriage near flammable fluids or gases, nor in explosive environments. 
 
12.  Make sure gear and guiding rollers are clean and not damaged. 
 
13.  Mount carriage only on the supplied rails. 
 
14.  Transport and position Carriage using carrying handles. 
 
15.  Do not stay below Carriage placed at heights. 
 
16.  Plug power cord into power supply only when power switch on the control box is 
set in lower position. 
 
17.  Keep sockets clean. Do not use compressed air for cleaning. 
 
18. Mounting torches other than specified in technical data is prohibited. 
 
19. Mount cables in cable holder. They must be suspended to avoid damage and 
reduce carriage load. 
 
20. Operating in PD (horizontal overhead) and PE (overhead) welding positions, as 
well as on curvatures with inner/outer radius lower than 1500/1100 mm is 
prohibited. 
 
21. When operating at heights, use safety line to protect Carriage from dropping.