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6. miniwelder commissioning
6.1 Work environment and safety
Safety precautions
Risk of death from electric shock due to dangerous electrical voltage
ƒ The device is only to be connected to sockets and extension cables with a protective earth conductor.
ƒ Protect the device from moisture and wet conditions.
ƒ When used on a construction site, a residual current circuit breaker is mandatory.
ƒ Prior to using the device for the first time, check the power cord, the plug, and the extension cable for
electrical and mechanical damage.
ƒ The device may only be opened by instructed, qualified personnel.
Danger of fire and explosion with improper use in the vicinity of flammable materials and explosive
gases.
ƒ Avoid overheating of the material.
ƒ Never place the device near combustible materials and/or explosive gases.
ƒ Never place the device close to combustible materials and/or explosive gases while it is running and/
or hot.
ƒ Only use the device on fireproof surfaces.
Risk of burns from hot appliance parts and heating wedge
ƒ Do not touch the heating wedge when it is hot, always allow the appliance to cool down.
Risk of inadvertently becoming caught and being pulled in due to moving parts
ƒ Do not touch any moving parts.
ƒ Do not wear loose articles of clothing such as scarves or shawls.
ƒ Tie up long hair and protect it with a head covering.
Health risk due to harmful fumes
ƒ Welding PVC materials creates harmful hydrogen chloride vapors.
ƒ Always ensure good ventilation of the workplace when working.
ƒ Read the material safety data sheet from the manufacturer of the material and follow that company's
instructions.
ƒ Be careful not to burn the material during the welding process.
Risk of tripping due to power cord
ƒ The power cord (6) must be able to move freely and must not hinder the user or third parties during
work (trip hazard).
ƒ The local supply voltage must match the nominal voltage specified on the device.
Caution
ƒ Comply with national statutory requirements regarding occupational safety (securing personnel or
devices).
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