1. PREFACE
1.1 GENERAL
Congratulations on your choice of the FastMig™ KM-series power source. Reliable and durable,
Kemppi products are aordable to maintain, and they increase your work productivity.
This user manual contains important information on the use, maintenance, and safety of
your Kemppi product. The technical specications of the device can be found at the end of
the manual. Please read the manual carefully before using the equipment for the rst time.
For your safety and that of your working environment, pay particular attention to the safety
instructions in the manual.
For more information on Kemppi products, contact Kemppi Oy, consult an authorised Kemppi
dealer, or visit the Kemppi Web site at www.kemppi.com.
The specications presented in this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Important notes
Items in the manual that require particular attention in order to minimise damage and
personal harm are indicated with the ’NOTE!’ notation. Read these sections carefully and
follow their instructions. Please also read the safety instructions in this manual and respect
them.
1.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Kemppi welding devices conform to international safety standards. Safety is an important
issue in equipment design and manufacturing. Therefore, Kemppi welding solutions are
unparalleled in safety. There are, however, always certain hazards involved in using welding
equipment. Therefore, to ensure your personal safety and the safety of your working
environment, carefully read the safety instructions below and respect them.
Use of personal protective equipment
• Thearcanditsreectingradiationdamageunprotectedeyes.Shieldyoureyesand
face appropriately before you start welding or observe welding. Also note the dierent
requirements for the darkness of the screen in the mask as the welding current changes.
• Thearcradiationandspattersburnunprotectedskin.Alwayswearprotectivegloves,
clothing and footwear when welding.
• Alwayswearhearingprotectioniftheambientnoiselevelexceedstheallowablelimit
(e.g., 85 dB(A)).
General operating safety
• Exercisecautionwhenhandlingpartsheatedinwelding.Forexample,thetipofthe
welding torch, the end of the welding rod and the work piece will heat to a burning
temperature.
• Nevercarrythedeviceorsuspenditbythecarryingstrapduringwelding.
• Donotexposethemachinetohightemperatures,asheatmaycausedamagetothe
machine.
• Keepthetorchcableandearthreturncableasclosetoeachotheraspossiblethroughout
theirlength.Straightenanyloopsinthecables.Thisminimisesyourexposuretoharmful
magneticelds,whichmayinterferewithapacemaker,forexample.
• Donotwrapthecablesaroundthebody.
• Inenvironmentsclassiedasdangerous,onlyuseS-markedweldingdeviceswithasafe
idlevoltagelevel.Theseworkenvironmentsinclude,forexample,humid,hotorsmall
spaceswheretheusermaybedirectlyexposedtothesurroundingconductivematerials.
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