General Safety Instructions - Gude MIG 170 Bedienungsanleitung

Appliance
Welder for welding in MIG 170 shielding
gas
A compact upper-class welder for do-it-yourself
works. With its 6 gear levels, it is also suitable for
problematic welding. With fluently adjustable wire
feed and rich accessories.
Equipment:
Welding shield and pressure control valve with a
single pressure indicator. 2 trundles at the back –
2 castor wheels in the front. Protection against
thermal overloading and set of 2-meter hoses.
Scope of Delivery (Picture 1)
1. Welder with MIG 170 shielding gas
2. Grounding cable with terminal
3. Welding shield
4. Set of hoses
5. Line connector
6. Pressure control valve with a single pressure
indicator
Introduction
Welders for manual welding in shielding gas with
automatic wire feed enable jointing of metal parts
by fusing the jointed edges and accessory
material. Fusion is induced by an electric arc
generated between the welded material and
metal wire continuously protruding from the torch
end and serving as accessory material for jointing
of parts. Higher welding current allows welding of
stronger sheets. We do not guarantee for
damages caused by neglecting these
instructions.
Guarantee Provision
Claims to guarantee as per guarantee card
attached.

General Safety Instructions

It is necessary to read through the entire
Operating Instructions before first use of the
appliance. If there are any doubts concerning
connection and operation of the appliance,
please contact the manufacturer (service
department).
PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE HIGH SAFETY
LEVEL:
ATTENTION!
Switch-on time
The appliance output is expressed by the
"Einschaltdauer/Switch-on time" (ED%) data on
the type label of the appliance, i.e. ratio between
the welding and cooling time. This factor changes
at the same appliance according to load
conditions, i.e. according to the welding current
delivered. It states how long the appliance may
work in the given welding current when loaded
and always relates to the time interval of 10
minutes. E.g. the appliance works continuously
for 6 minutes at welding current for ED 60%.
After this time there is a dead phase so that inner
parts could cool down and protection against
thermal overloading is restarted then.
Use of welders and execution of welding works
may represent a danger both for person handling
the appliance and for others. Therefore the
person operating the welder is in all
circumstances obliged not only to read the safety
regulations given here but also know and
observe them. It is necessary to always bear in
mind that cautious, well-instructed operating staff
strictly performing their duties is the best
protection from injuries. You should read the
regulations given in the following text and obey
them before connection, preparation, use or
transport of the appliance.
APPLIANCE INSTALLATION

Installation and maintenance of the
appliance must take place in accordance
with local safety regulations.

Pay attention to the state of wear of cables
of connecting elements and plugs. They
need to be replaced if damaged. Execute
regular maintenance of the equipment. Use
cables with sufficient cross-section only.

Connect the grounding cable as near to the
workplace as possible.

Never use the appliance in a wet
environment. Make sure the workplace,
objects situated around and the welder were
dry.
PERSONAL PROTECTION AND PROTECTION
OF THIRD PARTIES
Radiation and heat are generated at the welding
process. It is therefore necessary to ensure use
of suitable protective means and take measures
for personal protection and protection of third
parties.
Avoid heavily dusty and dirty rooms where
radiation could suck in dust and other objects.
Never expose yourself or other persons to
electric arc or red hot metal effects without
necessary protection.
Ensure suction of the welding smoke or good
ventilation of the welding workplace.