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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING! BEFORE USING THE ENGINE-DRIVEN WELDER
READ THE INSTRUCTION HANDBOOKS CAREFULLY FOR BOTH
THE WELDER AND THE ENGINE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE PLANT, EQUIPMENT OR
THE ENGINE-DRIVEN WELDER ITSELF
ENGINE-DRIVEN INVERTER WELDERS FOR MMA AND TIG
WELDING DESIGNED FOR INDUSTRIAL AND PROFESSIONAL
USE.
Note: In the following text the term "engine-driven welder" will be
used".
1. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
- Before using the machine always check the engine (see the engine
manufacturer's handbook).
- Do not place inflammable objects near the engine and keep the
engine-driven welder at least 1 metre away from buildings and
other equipment and machinery.
- Do not use the engine-driven welder in places where there is an
explosion and/or fire hazard, in closed spaces, in the presence of
liquids, gases, powders, vapours, acids and inflammable and/or
explosive items.
- When the engine is refuelled it should be switched off and
positioned in a well-ventilated area. Diesel fuel is highly
inflammable and could also explode.
- Do not over-fill the tank with fuel. The fuel should not come up to the
neck of the tank. Make sure the cap is tightened up properly.
- If you spill fuel outside the tank, clean the spilt fuel carefully and
allow the vapour to disperse before starting up the engine.
- Do not smoke and do not use an unprotected flame in the place
where the engine is refuelled or where diesel fuel is stored.
- Do not touch the engine when it is hot. To prevent serious burns or
fires allow the engine to cool before moving or storing it.
- The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a highly poisonous,
odourless, colourless gas. Do not inhale the exhaust. Do not
operate the engine-driven welder in closed spaces.
- Do not incline the engine-driven welder at more than 10° from the
vertical as fuel could leak from the tank.
- Keep children and animals away from the engine-driven welder
when it is running, because it gets hot and could cause burns or
injury.
- Make sure you know how to switch off the engine quickly and how to
use all the controls. Never allow the engine-driven welder to be
used by people who have not been taught how to use it properly.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES
- CONNECT THE MACHINE TO AN EARTH STAKE
- Electricity can be dangerous and, if used carelessly, can cause
electric shocks or electrocution leading to serious injury or death,
and fires or damage to electrical equipment. Keep children,
unskilled persons and animals away from the engine-driven
welder.
- The engine-driven welder supplies direct current via the auxiliary
outlet. It is therefore ONLY possible to connect tools with a
universal motor (brushes). Make sure that the voltage of the tool
or equipment corresponds with the voltage supplied by the
auxiliary outlet.
Connecting any other type of load is strictly forbidden and
dangerous. For further details read the section on "USING THE
ENGINE-DRIVEN WELDER AS A DIRECT CURRENT
GENERATOR".
- Connecting the machine and supplying electricity to the power line
of a building is strictly forbidden and dangerous.
- Do not use the machine in damp or wet environments or when it is
raining.
- Do not use cables with damaged insulation and keep them away
from the parts of the machine that get hot.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR ARC WELDING
The operator should be properly trained to use the engine-driven
welder safely and should be aware of the risks related to arc
welding procedures, of the related protection measures and of
emergency procedures.
(See also the "IEC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION or CLC/TS
62081": INSTALLING AND USING ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT).
- Do not come into direct contact with the welding circuit; in
certain situations the no-load voltage supplied by the engine-
driven welder can be dangerous.
- Connecting the welding cables, testing and repairs should all
be done with the engine-driven welder switched off.
- Switch off the engine-driven welder before replacing worn
parts on the torch.
- Do not use the engine-driven welder in damp or wet
environments or when it is raining.
- Do not use cables with damaged insulation or loose
connections.
- Do not weld on containers, vessels or piping that contain or
have contained inflammable liquids or gases.
- Avoid working on materials that have been cleaned with
chlorinated substances or in the vicinity of such substances.
- Do not weld on vessels under pressure.
- Keep all inflammable substances away from the work area (e.g.
wood, paper, cloths etc.).
- Make sure that there is sufficient air circulation or that
equipment is provided to extract the welding fumes near the
arc; it is necessary to adopt a systematic approach in
evaluating limits of exposure to the welding fumes, according
to their composition, concentration and the length of
exposure.
- Keep the gas bottle (if used) away from heat sources, including
direct sunlight.
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- Make sure there is sufficient electrical insulation with regard to
the electrode, the workpiece and any (accessible) metal parts
nearby that have been earthed.
This can normally be achieved by wearing gloves, shoes and
headgear designed for this purpose and by using insulating
platforms or mats.
- Always protect the eyes with special adiactinic glass mounted
on masks or helmets.
Use special fire-resistant protective clothing and do not
expose the skin to the ultraviolet and infrared rays produced
by the arc; other people near the arc should also be protected
by shields or non-reflecting curtains.
- Noise levels: If particularly intensive welding operations cause
the personal daily exposure level (LEPd) to reach or exceed
85db(A), the use of personal protection equipment is
compulsory.
- The electromagnetic fields generated by the welding process
may interfere with the operation of electrical and electronic
equipment.
Wearers of life-saving electrical or electronic devices (e.g.
Pace-makers, respirators etc.) must consult a doctor before
staying near areas where this engine-driven welder is used.
People wearing life-saving electrical or electronic devices are
advised against using this engine-driven welder.
- This engine-driven welder complies with the requirements of
the technical standard for products to be used only and
exclusively in industrial environments and for professional
purposes.
Electromagnetic compatibility standards cannot be
guaranteed for use in the home.
EXTRA PRECAUTIONS
- WELDING OPERATIONS:
- In places with heightened risk of electric shock,
- In confined spaces,
- In the presence of inflammable or explosive materials.
A prior evaluation MUST be made by a "Responsible Expert"
and welding must always be carried out in the presence of
other people who have been trained to deal with emergencies.
Protection devices MUST be used as described in 5.10 ; A.7;
A.9. in the "IEC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION or CLC/TS 62081"
- Welding should be FORBIDDEN if the operator is above
ground level unless a safety platform is used.
- VOLTAGE BETWEEN ELECTRODE HOLDERS OR TORCHES:
when working with more than one welding machine on a single
piece, or on several pieces that are connected electrically,
dangerous no-load voltages may build up between two
different electrode holders or torches and may reach double
the allowed limit.
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