Introduction; General - ESAB A2 Multitrac Betriebsanweisung

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ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAU-
TIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER'S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE
BASED ON MANUFACTURERS' HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - - Can kill
Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
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Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
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Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
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Ensure your working stance is safe.
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FUMES AND GASES - - Can be dangerous to health
Keep your head out of the fumes.
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Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and
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the general area.
ARC RAYS - - Can injure eyes and burn skin.
Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective
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clothing.
Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
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FIRE HAZARD
Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
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NOISE - - Excessive noise can damage hearing
Protect your ears. Use ear defenders or other hearing protection.
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Warn bystanders of the risk.
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MALFUNCTION - - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
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INTRODUCTION

3.1

General

The A2 Multitrac automatic welding machine has four--wheel drive and is designed
for MIG/MAG and UP welding of butt and fillet joints (with direct or alternating
current).
All other applications are prohibited.
When dismantled (with post and safety chain removed) the automatic welding
machine can be inserted through a hole with a minimum diameter of 600 mm.
The position of the contact tip can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically by
means of a slide mechanism. The angle is adjusted by rotating the wire feed unit.
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WARNING
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
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