Operation Manual
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A7 MIG Gun 500-g© Kemppi Oy 2017 1712
OPERATING MANUAL
5.4 Signs used in the documentation
Items in the manual that require particular attention, to
minimize damage and personal injury, are indicated with
a three-level notication and warning system. Read these
sections carefully, and follow the instructions.
Note: These items give the user a useful piece of
information.
Caution: A cautionary item describes a situation that
may result in damage to the equipment or system.
Warning: Warnings describe a potentially dangerous
situation. If not avoided, it will result in personal harm or
fatal injury.
5.5 Warning and notice signs
The following warning and notice signs can be found on
the product:
Read and observe the operating instructions!
These markings must always be legible. They must not be
covered, obscured, painted over, or removed.
5.6 Emergency instructions
In the event of an emergency, immediately interrupt the
following:
• The power supply
• The ow of compressed air
Further measures are described in the operating
instructions or in the documentation of other peripheral
devices.
5.7 Operation safety
Please study these operation safety instructions and
respect them when installing, operating, and servicing
the machine.
The welding arc and spatter
The welding arc harms unprotected eyes. Be careful also
with reecting ashes from the arc. The welding arc and
spatter burn unprotected skin. Wear safety gloves and
protective clothing.
Danger of re or explosion
Pay attention to re safety regulations. Remove ammable
or explosive materials from the welding location. Always
reserve sucient re-ghting equipment at the welding
location. Be prepared for hazards in special welding jobs –
for example, the danger of re or explosion in welding of
container-type work pieces.
Fire can break out from sparks even several hours after
the welding is completed!
Cables
Always check the cables before operating the equipment.
Replace damaged cables without delay.
Damaged cables may cause injury or start a re. Connection
cables must not be compressed or make contact with
sharp edges or hot work pieces.
The welding power circuit
Isolate yourself by using proper protective clothing, and
do not wear wet clothing. Never work on a wet surface or
use damaged cables. Do not place the MIG gun or welding
cables on the welding machine or on other electric
equipment. Do not press the MIG gun’s switch if the gun is
not directed towards a work piece.
Welding fumes
Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation during
welding. Take special safety precautions when welding
metals that contain lead, cadmium, zinc, mercury, or
beryllium.