Cover flammable materials which can
not be moved. Only weld if the ambient
air contains no high concentrations of
dust, acidic vapours, gases or flamma-
ble substances. Special care must be
taken during repair work on pipe sys-
tems and tanks which contain or have
contained flammable 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 dangers of arc rays.
Please use a suitable extraction system
for gases 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 sev-
ered while working, do not touch the
cable, but immediately pull out the
mains plug. Never use a machine if the
mains cable is damaged.
Keep a fire extinguisher near the weld-
ing area.
Check the welding area for fire after
welding (see Accident prevention
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 in-
clination for setting up or transporting
is 10°.
Service and repair work may only be carried out
by a trained electrician.
Ensure that there is good direct contact for the
ground cable immediately beside the weld
point. Do not pass the welding current through
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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 with grounded neutral con-
ductor or single phase-three-wire system with
grounded neutral conductor) socket and ex-
tension cable must have a functional protective
conductor.
Wear protective clothing, leather gloves and a
leather apron.
Protect the welding area with curtains or mo-
bile screens.
Do not use welding equipment to thaw out fro-
zen water pipes or lines.
In closed containers, under cramped condi-
tions, and in high electrical risk areas, only use
machines with the S sign.
When taking a break, switch off the machine
and close the valve on the gas cylinder.
Secure the gas cylinder with a chain to prevent
it falling over.
Disconnect the mains plug from the mains be-
fore changing the place of installation or mak-
ing repairs to the machine.
Please heed the safety regulations which apply
to your country. Subject to change.
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Operators of commercially-operated welding sys-
).
1)
tems are obliged to have regular safety inspec-
tions of the equipment carried out in accordance
with EN 60974-4. Lorch recommends inspections
at 12 month intervals.
A safety inspection must also be carried out if
modifications or repairs have been made to the
system.
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Improper accident prevention inspec-
tions can destroy the system. For more
information on accident prevention
inspections of welding systems, please
contact your authorised Lorch service
centre.
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