Welder User Manual

Safety instructions

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3.5 Safety instructions for the User/Operator

In stud welding dangers may arise as a result of

• electric current

• optical radiation

• harmful substances (fumes)

• acoustic shocks

• spraying sparks

You are therefore obliged to limit the dangers to an unavoidable minimum and

to inform the Operator and other persons of such dangers.

 MORTAL DANGER

Persons with cardiac pacemakers must not operate the Stud Welder and

must keep away from Stud Welders in operation.

3.6 The following should be observed prior to initiation...

Before initiating the system, the following points must be observed:

• The Stud Welding System must not be operated by juveniles below 16 years

of age

• Read through the complete Operating Instructions before initiating the

system

• Only qualified personnel is authorised to operate the system

• Prevent unauthorised use of the system by children or by unqualified

personnel

• Wear non-combustible, closed working clothes

• Wear a leather apron over your work dress. Weld spatters are generated

during the welding operation

• Wear a helmet when carrying out welding operations above your head

 DANGER

Do not weld with work dress which is soiled with easily combustible

substances such as oil, grease, paraffin oil etc.