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POW462 EN

1 APPLICATION .................................................................................. 2

2 DESCRIPTION (FIG A) .................................................................... 2

3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ............................................................. 2

4 SYMBOLS ........................................................................................ 3

5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS .......................... 3

5.1 Work area ................................................................................................................ 3

5.2 Electrical safety ....................................................................................................... 3

5.3 Personal safety ....................................................................................................... 4

5.4 Power tool use and care ......................................................................................... 4

5.5 Service ..................................................................................................................... 4

6 SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................................... 4

6.1 Precautions. ............................................................................................................ 5

6.2 Small and moist rooms. .......................................................................................... 6

6.3 Protective gear ........................................................................................................ 6

6.4 Protection against radiation and burns through : ................................................. 6

7 OPERATION ..................................................................................... 6

7.1 Preparation. ............................................................................................................. 6

7.2 Welding. ................................................................................................................... 6

7.3 Protection against overheating. ............................................................................. 7

8 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................... 7

8.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................... 7

9 TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................... 7

10 SERVICE DEPARTMENT ................................................................ 7

11 STORAGE ........................................................................................ 7

12 WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 8

13 ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................... 8

14 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................ 9

Summary of content (9 pages)

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POW462 EN 1 APPLICATION .................................................................................. 2 2 DESCRIPTION (FIG A) .................................................................... 2 3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ............................................................. 2 4 SYMBOLS ........................................................................................ 3 5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS .......................... 3 5.1 Work area .............................
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EN POW462 WELDING MACHINE 160A POW462 1 APPLICATION This machine is fit for bow welding with electrodes. It is not designed for commercial use. WARNING! Read this manual and general safety instructions carefully before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should only be passed on together with these instructions. 2 DESCRIPTION (FIG A) 1. 2. 3. 4. Electrode clamp earth clamp Current regulation on-off switch 5. 6. 7.
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EN POW462 4 SYMBOLS The following symbols are used in this manual and/or on the machine: In accordance with essential requirements of the European directive(s). Wear gloves Read manual before use. Wear welding mask 5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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EN POW462 5.3 Personal safety  Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.  Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
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POW462           EN Only the provided/included welding cables must be used (Ø10mm² section rubber cable) Maintenance must be done on a regular bases. While working, keep the welder free from all debris, do not put it against a wall, so ventilation is guaranteed at all times. Pull socket from mains before moving the welder. Check condition of welding cables, electrode clamp, earth clamp regularly. Damaged insulation can cause harm and can diminish quality of welding.
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POW462   EN Remark: always make sure you connect the earth clamp to proper earth. In case you don’t, severe damage may occur to main grounding or machine itself (melting of ground wire). Mains socket must be secured with proper (automatic) fuses. (According to section of wire, a standard socket with earth should have a 16A fuse) Using higher fuses may result in burning of the wires and result in fire in the building. 6.2 Small and moist rooms.
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EN POW462 Caution! Do not tick against work piece; this could cause damage and hamper the lighting of the bow. As soon as the bow lights, try to maintain the correct distance to the work piece (corresponding to used electrode). The angle to your work piece should be 20-30°. Caution! Always use pliers to remove used electrodes or to replace your work piece. Always remember that the electrode clamp (1) must be put aside on an insulated surface! The slag must only be removed after cooling down.
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POW462 EN 12 WARRANTY               This product is warranted as provided by law for a 24 -month period effective from the date of purchase by the first user. This warranty covers all material or production flaws excluding : batteries, chargers, defective parts subject to normal wear & tear such as bearings, brushes, cables, and plugs, or accessories such as drills, drill bits, saw blades, etc.
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EN POW462 14 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY VARO N.V. - Joseph Van Instraat 9 - BE2500 Lier - BELGIUM, declares that, Product: welding machine 160A trade mark: POWERplus model: POW462 is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable European Directives, based on the application of European harmonized standards. Any unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration.