Safety Instructions - Gude GE 185 F Manual De Instrucciones

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Safety instructions

WARNING! Electric shock! There is a risk of
an injury caused by electric shock!
Operation is only allowed with a safety
switch against stray current (RCD max. stray
current of 30mA).
IP21 protection degree of the welder. The welder
must not be exposed to rain and moisture when
being operated or stored.
Check the voltage. Technical data given on the type
label must correspond with electric network voltage.
Insert the plug of the electrical cable in a socket of
suitable shape, voltage and frequency complying
with current regulations.
Use extension cables with a maximum length of 5
meters and with a cable cross-section of not less than
1.5 mm2. Use of extension cables of different length
and cross-section and also of adapters and multiple
sockets should be avoided.
Check the cable and/or socket for damages before
the appliance putting into operation.
Defective cable or plug may cause electric shock.
Do not pull the service cable to pull the plug out of
socket.
Do not expose yourself or other persons without pro-
tection to electric arc or hot metal. Spraying welding
pearls may cause burns.
A suitable welding shield, protective clothes and
protective gloves to be worn at all times.
Long-term inhalation of welding gases may be harm-
ful to your health.
Work with an exhaust system or in well ventilated
spaces. Avoid direct inhalation of gases.
Contact with the hose bundle nozzle and the material
being processed may cause burns. Special welding
gloves to be worn at all times.
Let the hose bundle nozzle and the material being
processed cool down after being operated.
Long-term working with the appliance may damage
hearing. Hearing protection to be used at all times.
Make sure the welding smoke is exhausted or the
place of welding ventilated well.
Hot slag and sparks may cause fire or explosion. Never
use the appliance in a flammable environment.
Wood, sawdust, „varnishes", petrol, kerosine, natural
gas, acetylene, propane and similar flammable
materials must be removed from the place of work
and the surrounding area or protected against sparks
flying away.
To extinguish fire, a suitable fire extinguisher must be
made ready nearby.
No welding or cutting on closed vessels and pipes.
No welding or cutting on vessels and pipes if they
are open, containing materials able to explode due
to heat or moisture or able to cause other dangerous
reactions.
Never use the welder to defrost frozen pipes.
Before putting into operation, a qualified electrician
must check whether electric safety measures required
are in place.Any national regulations in this regard
must be complied with.
Protect the circuit with slow-acting fuses of an appro-
priate size and a mains breaker switch.
Class A (IEC 60974-10):
If you intend to use the apparatus in residential sur-
roundings supplied by the low voltage mains supply,
an electromagnetic filter may be required to suppress
electrical disturbance to a level where they will no
longer be a nuisance to the user.
The apparatus may be used in industrial or other
areas where power is not supplied by municipal LV
mains.
Class A apparatus are not intended for use in resi-
dential areas where power is supplied via municipal
LV mains, since unfavourable power conditions may
cause interference.
As a user, you must make sure, after consultation with
your energy provider, if necessary, that your point of
connection on which the machine is to be operated
meets the requirements above.
The user is responsible for faults arising from the
welding.
Symbols
Caution!
Read the Operating Instruc-
tions!
Wear personal protective equipment.
Welding mask to be used!
Special welding gloves to be worn at all
times.
Wear safety cut through resistant shoes
with safety sole and steel toe !
Protective apron to be used
Before carrying out any work on the
machine, disconnect the plug from the
socket.