Section 1 Safety - ESAB ESP-150 Manuel D'instruction

SECTION 1 SAFETY
Full responsibility for safety of personnel working on or near system rests on user of ESAB Welding
Equipment.
Wrong operation can lead to abnormal situation, injure operator and damage equipment.
All personnel working with welding equipment must be fully familiar with
- handling of equipment
- location of emergency stops
- functions of equipment
- applicable safety regulations
- cutting
Operator must make sure
- no one stays inside work area while machine starts
- no one is unprotected while arc is being struck
Work area must be
- free of machine parts, tools and other objects that can obstruct operator moving within area
- so arranged, that emergency stop buttons are easily accessible
- free from draughts
Personal safety equipment
- always use proper safety equipment such as goggles, non flammable clothing, protective gloves
- never wear loose clothing, belts, bracelets, rings etc., which may catch on equipment or cause burns
Miscellaneous
- only authorised personnel may operate electrical equipment
- check whether return cables are properly fitted and earthen
- requisite fire fighting equipment should be easily available in specially and clearly marked areas
- lubrication and maintenance of welding equipment must not be proceeded during operation.
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