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The power supply cable is a high-quality cable which
must not be damaged. When carrying out your work,
ensure that you do not contact the cable with hot
objects. If the connection cable is damaged, this
must be replaced with a special connection cable
which can be obtained from the manufacturer or its
customer service department.
The connection cable may only be replaced by the
manufacturer or its customer service department or
individuals with similar qualifications.
Safety instructions for plasma cutters
WARNING! Risk of fire! Improper handling
may lead to serious fires or injuries!
IP21S 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.
Ensure the welding cable, tip, burner and earth
terminal are in excellent condition. Any wear to the
insulation and the live parts may create a dangerous
situation and reduce the quality of the welding work.
The use of this device may lead to wear on certain
parts. Therefore, it is important to check the device for
any damage and defects on a regular basis.
Ensure that you do not come into direct contact with
the welding circuit.
Protect the plasma cutter against moisture and only
use it inside in dry conditions.
Never immerse the plasma cutter, the power cable or
mains plug in water or any other liquids.
Never touch the plasma cutter or the mains plug with
damp hands.
The no-load voltage between the contact tip and the
earth terminal may be dangerous.
Never insert sharp and/or metallic objects into the
device.
Do not expose yourself or other persons without pro-
tection to electric arc or hot metal. Spraying cutting
pearls may cause burns.
Contact with the hose bundle nozzle and the material
being processed may cause burns.
A suitable welding shield, protective clothes and
protective gloves to be worn at all times.
Work with an exhaust system or in well ventilated
spaces.
Ensure that there are no persons who are not wearing
protective clothing and eye protection within a range
of 15 m of the arc. Protect yourself and any persons
who are nearby against the possible hazards caused
by the arc!
WARNING! Risk of injury Improper
handling may lead to serious injuries!
Leave the cable assembly tip and workpiece to cool
down after operation.
Fumes which may be harmful are released during arc
welding.
Long-term working with the appliance may damage
hearing. Hearing protection to be used at all times.
Avoid direct inhalation of gases. Long-term inhalation
of welding gases may be harmful to your health.
Make sure the cutting smoke is exhausted or the
place of cutting ventilated well.
Caution! Risk of accidents due to splashing
slag particles
The slag becomes hard and brittle after it has soli-
dified. The slag hammer is then used to break the
slag up into small pieces with sharp edges, which
is associated with a risk of eye injuries.
Therefore, ensure that your eyes are protected
with suitable safety goggles when removing the
slag.
Burning slag and sparks may cause fires and explosi-
ons. The device must never be used in a flammable
environment.
Caution! Risk of beams and burns
• At the workstation, it is important to make refe-
rence to the risk of eye injury with a sign which
reads "Caution – do not look into the flames!".
• The workstations should be shielded off as much
as possible to protect people who are nearby.
• Unauthorised persons must not be involved with
the welding work.
• In fixed workstations which are nearby, the walls
should not be painted in a light colour and should
not be shiny.
• Windows must be protected against light shing
through or reflecting beams up to at least head
height, e.g. using suitable paint.
Keep the plasma cutter, the mains plug and the po-
wer cable away from open flames and hot surfaces.
Do not weld on containers, vessels or pipes which
have contained flammable liquid or gases.
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.
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