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Welder may only be used on a flat surface and with a
properly secured gas bottle.
In order to prevent damage to the device, it must only
be transported in an upright position.
Potential hazards
Only have work relating to the power supply, e.g.
cables, plugs, sockets etc., carried out by an expert.
This applies, in particular, to the creation of intermedi-
ate cables.
In the event of an accident, disconnect the welding
power source from the mains immediately.
In the event of electrical contact voltage, turn the
device off immediately and have it inspected by an
expert.
Always ensure the electrical contacts are good with
regard to the welding power.
When welding, always wear insulating gloves on both
hands. These protect against electric shock (no-load
voltage of the welding circuit), against harmful
radiation (heat and UV radiation) and against burning
metal and slag spray.
Wear sturdy, insulated footwear; the shoes should
also perform their insulation function when wet.
Low-rise shoes are not suitable since burning metal
droplets which fall downwards cause burns.
Wear suitable clothing and do not wear any synthetic
clothing.
Persons or assistants near to the arc must also be
made aware of the risks and provided with the neces-
sary protective equipment. If necessary, protective
walls are to be constructed.
No welding work may be carried out on containers in
which gases, fuels, mineral oils or similar have been
stored, even if they have been empty for a long time
already, as residues lead to an explosion hazard.
In spaces at risk of fire and explosion, special regula-
tions apply.
Small and hot rooms
Caution! Danger of poisoning / Danger of
asphyxiation
• Significant quantities of smoke and gases are
created during welding work. Ensure that the
smoke and gases can always be removed via a sui-
table opening. However, an oxygen supply must
never be added. This increases the fire hazard.
When using welding transformers for welding work
in situations with an increased electrical risk, e.g.
in small rooms with electrically conductive walls
(boilers, pipes etc.), in hot rooms (sweat-soaked work
clothes), the output voltage of the plasma cutter may
not exceed 48 V~ in idling conditions (effective value).
The device may thus be operated in this case on the
basis of its output voltage in idling conditions.
When working in small or hot rooms, insulating bases
and interim layers, as well as gauntlets made from
leather or other non-conductive materials, are to be
used to insulate the body against the floor, walls,
conductive parts of the device and similar.
Protective clothing
Caution! Risk of accident due to spraying
sparks
The spraying cutting sparks may lead to painful
burn injuries.
Therefore, always observe the following instruc-
tions:
• Always wear a leather apron.
• Use leather gloves.
• Wear suitable head protection when cutting
overhead.
• Ensure that your trouser legs cover the tops of
your shoes.
• Wear sturdy, insulating footwear.
Whilst working, the welder's entire body must be
protected against radiation and burns by means of
the clothing and face protection.
Gauntlets made from a suitable material (leather)
must be worn on both hands. These must not be
damaged.
Special welding gloves to be worn at all times.
Suitable aprons must be worn to protect the clothing
against flying sparks and burns. If the nature of the
work, e.g. overhead welding, requires this, a protec-
tive suit must worn and, where necessary, this must
also include suitable head protection.
The protective clothing which is used, as well as all
the accessories, must be compliant with the "Per-
sonal Protective Equipment" Directive (2016/425).
SYMBOLS
WARNING/CAUTION!
Ground before use
WARNING - Read the operating instruc-
tions to reduce the risk of injury.
Use a welding mask!
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