THE ART OF WELDING
P6
PN-0509076 Rev. 16 7-92
Warning: hot parts – Risk
of burns
Do not touch welded or torch-cut parts with bare •
hands. If you have to handle them use suitable
tools and/or wear thick and insulating welding
gloves to prevent burns.
Welded parts must cool down before handling or •
further weld operations.
Risk of eye or skin burns
caused by fl ying sparks
Wear gloves or leather sleeves to protect hands •
and forearms.
Wear an apron or gaiters to protect the legs and •
knees to upper foot.
Wear a mask (strapped to the head, handheld or •
electronic) or goggles equipped with a suitable
fi lter
Use shielding curtains to protect staff working •
nearby.
Wear cotton or woollen clothes with long sleeves, •
without oil or lubricant marks - avoid synthetic
fabrics.
Wear a scarf around your neck and close the col-•
lar of your clothing.
Wear safety boots made for welders.•
Risk of overheating, fi re
Keep the installation in good condition, especially •
the supply cables and the current return cable.
Keep a minimum distance of 6 m between the •
welding equipment and any greasy, explosive or
dusty substance.
Use shielding curtains to protect staff working •
nearby.
Risk of explosion
These risks are caused by using and handling gas
bottles and by fl ying sparks.
Never use damaged gas bottles.•
Stock the gas bottles in a well-ventilated room, •
allowing access only to authorised staff.
The temperature limit of 55 °C must be re-•
spected for the storage and use of gas bottles.
Separate clearly marked empty gas bottles •
from new ones.
Protect gas bottles from extreme temperatures •
(freezing, sun, sparks, etc.).
Inspect connections and hoses regularly.•
Use shielding curtains.•
Risk of severe injuries
caused by moving parts
•
Never place your hands near a fan or other •
moving parts.
Keep all safety devices closed or in safe mode.•
Risk caused by magnetic
fi elds
The distance between the brain and the welding
circuit is a very important parameter.
Never wind cables around your body or, even •
worse, over your shoulders.
Make it known if you have been fi tted with •
a pacemaker. Possible interference must be
prevented by special measures in co-ordination
with a physician.
The operator must ensure
that no one is exposed to
dangerous areas
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