Operation Manual

POW462 EN
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 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.
 Bow welding produces sparks, melted metal particles and smoke. So be very cautious
and remove all combustible fluids/materials from your working area.
 Make sure air supply is sufficient.
 Never weld bottles, barrels or tubes that contained inflammable liquids or gasses. Avoid
every contact with the welding current circuit: the no-load voltage that may occur between
the electrode clamp and the earth clamp may be dangerous.
 Never store or use the welder in a moist environment or in the rain.
 Protect your eyes with appropriate safety goggles (DIN degree 9-10) that you put in the
enclosed safety cap. Wear gloves and dry protective clothing, free of oil and grease, to
protect your skin from UV light.
CAUTION ! De UV light from the welding bow can damage your eyes or burn
your skin.
 Bow welding produces sparks en drops of melted metal. The welded surface remains hot
for quite a while.
 Vapors may occur that can be harmful to your health. Electrical shock can be lethal.
 Don’t come any closer than a radius of 15m from the light bow without protection.
 Protect yourself and the people around you from the harmful affects of the light bow.
 Caution: depending on the main circuit, it may occur that other users may experience
disturbances. In case of doubt please contact your power company.
6.1 Precautions.
 Leave adaptations to the main circuit, sockets, cables etc to qualified personnel, in
particular extension cables.
 When accident occurs: cut welder immediately from mains.
 If electrical contact voltages occur, shut the welder down and contact qualified person to
check welder.
 Welding current: always make sure electrical contacts are impeccable.
 Always ware insulating gloves on both hands for protection against: electrical shock, UV
radiation, melted metal, sparks etc.
 Ware solid, insulating (also in moist environment) shoes. Falling drops of melted metal
can result in severe burnings.
 Ware appropriate clothing: no synthetic fibers!
 Never look into the welding bow without protection! (Only with appropriate safety goggles)
UV radiation can cause severe damage to your eyes and skin (blinding, burning) that only
appear after several hours (ref sunburn)
 All above is also valid for people in your surrounding.
 Make sure air supply is sufficient, especially in small rooms.
 Never weld bottles, barrels or tubes that contained inflammable liquids or gasses, even
after a long time residues can cause explosions.
 In an environment with fire / explosion caution, more strict prescriptions are valid.
 Welds that have to bear heavy tension or meet specific safety expectations must be made
by qualified welders.