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Explanation of symbols
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Meaning of the symbols in the opera-
tion manual
Danger to life and limb!
If the danger warnings are disregarded, this can
cause slight or severe injuries or even death.
Danger of property damage!
Disregarding danger warnings can cause dam-
age to workpieces, tools, and equipment.
General note!
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Indicates useful information about the product
and equipment
Environmental information
Indicates information about environmental
protection.
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Safety precautions
Hazard-free working with the machine is only
possible if you read the operating and safety
instructions completely and strictly observe
them.
Please obtain practical training before using
the machine for the first time. Follow the acci-
dent prevention regulations (UVV
Remove all solvents, degreasers, and other
flammable materials from the working area be-
fore starting welding. Cover flammable materi-
als which can not be moved.
Only weld if the ambient air contains no high
concentrations of dust, acidic vapours, gases
or flammable substances. Special care must be
taken during repair work on pipe systems and
tanks which contain or have contained flam-
mable liquids or gases.
Never touch live parts inside or outside of the
housing. Never touch welding electrodes or
live welding current parts in a machine that is
on.
Do not expose the machine to rain; do not
clean with sprays or steam jets.
Always use a protection shield when welding.
Warn anyone in the work area about the dan-
gers of arc rays.
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Service and repair work may only be carried out by a
trained electrician.
Ensure that there is good direct contact for the ground ca-
ble immediately beside the weld point. Do not pass the
welding current through chains, ball bearings, steel cables,
grounding conductors, etc., as it could cause these to melt.
Secure yourself and the welding machine when working
in elevated or inclined areas.
The machine should be connected only to a properly
grounded mains supply. (Three-phase four-wire system
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Safety precautions
Meaning of the symbols on the machine
Danger!
Read the user information in the operation
manual.
Disconnect the mains plug!
Pull out the mains plug before opening the
housing
Please use a suitable extraction system for gas-
es and cutting vapours.
Always wear breathing apparatus whenever
there is a risk of inhaling welding or cutting
fumes.
If the power cable is damaged or severed while
working, do not touch the cable, but immedi-
ately pull out the mains plug. Never use a ma-
chine if the mains cable is damaged.
Keep a fire extinguisher near the welding area.
Check the welding area for fire after welding
(see UVV*).
Never try to disassemble the pressure reducer.
Replace the pressure reducer if faulty.
The machine must be transported or set up
only on firm, level surfaces.
The maximum admissible angle of inclination
for setting up or transporting is 10°.
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