Safety Standard; Safety Tests; Responsibilities Of The User; Safety Warnings - Abicor Binzel ABIMIG 452W Instructivo De Servicio

5. Safety
instructions
(continuation)

6. Safety warnings

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5.4 Safety Standard

The welding torch ABIMIG
version of the EN 60 974-7 standard.

5.5 Safety tests

At each stage of the production and assembly process, the welding torch
ABIMIG is subject to ongoing quality control in compliance with the require-
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ments of DIN EN ISO 9001.
Warranty and product liabilities are voided through unauthorised handling,
conversions or modification.

5.6 Responsibilities of the user

Within the EEA (European Economic Area) the current version of the
national implementation of the Framework Directive (89/391/EEC)
and related individual directives, especially Directive 89/655/EEC
concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the use of equip-
ment by persons at work is to be adhered to.
This includes the regulations on accident prevention of the country in question.
When using the welding torch be aware of the relevant safety
requirements:
• Only operators with the relevant knowledge of arc welding equipment
should use the system.
• Arc welding may cause damage to eyes, skin and hearing. Therefore plea-
se always wear the required safety clothing, eye and ear protection in com-
pliance with the relevant regulations in the country in question.
• The rating given represents maximum limit values.
Overloading can lead to torch damage or destruction.
• Before cleaning and replacing consumables, switch off the power supply.
• Follow the operating instructions for the individual welding components,
e.g. for the power supply and cooling unit.
• Do not pull the cable assembly across sharp edges or set it down in the
welding spatter area or on hot work pieces.
• Use curtains or partitions to protect those not involved in the welding
process from radiation and the danger of arc flashing.
• When handling gas cylinders, consult the instructions from the manufactu-
rers and suppliers of pressurised gas.
• Work pieces, which have been degreased using chlorinated solvents, must
be thoroughly cleaned before welding starts, to avoid the risk of phosgene
gas forming. For the same reason, no degreasing baths containing chlorine
must be placed in the vicinity of the welding area.
= Liquid-cooled machine-operted torch
= Liquid-cooled machine-operted torch with changeable
contact tip holder
has been built in compliance with the German
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