Proper Use - EINHELL BT-EW 160 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Important!
If the supply mains and circuits are overloaded, other
consumers may suffer interference during the
welding work. If you have any doubts, contact your
electricity supply company.

Proper use

The electric welder can be used to weld various
metals using the appropriate coated electrodes.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of
misuse. The user / operator and not the
manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries
of any kind caused as a result of this.
Important information about the power
connection
This equipment falls under Class A of the standard
EN 60974-10, i.e. it is not designed for use in
residential areas in which the power supply is based
on a public low-voltage supply system because given
unfavorable conditions in the power supply the
equipment may cause interference. If you want to use
the equipment in residential areas in the which the
power supply is based on a public low-voltage supply
system, you must use an electromagnetic filter which
reduces the electromagnetic interference to the point
where the user no longer notices any disturbance.
In industrial parks or other areas in which the power
supply is not based on a public low-voltage supply
system the equipment can be used without such a
filter.
General safety information
It is the user's responsibility to install and use the
equipment properly in accordance with the
instructions issued by the manufacturer. If
electromagnetic interference is noticed, it is the user's
responsibility to eliminate said interference with the
technical devices mentioned in the section "Important
information about the power connection".
Reduction of emissions
Main current supply
The welder must be connected to the main current
supply in accordance with the instructions issued by
the manufacturer. If interference occurs, it may be
necessary to introduce additional measures, e.g.
fitting a filter to the main current supply (see above in
the section "Important information about the power
connection"). The welding cables should be kept as
short as possible.
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Pacemakers
Persons using an electronic life support device (e.g. a
pacemaker) should consult their doctor before they
go near electric sparking, cutting, burning or spot-
welding equipment in order to be sure that the
combination of magnetic fields and high electric
currents does not affect their devices.
For commercial users the guarantee period is 12
months and for normal users 24 months, beginning
from the date of purchase.
Sources of danger during arc welding
Arc welding results in a number of sources of
danger. It is therefore particularly important for the
welder to comply with the following rules so as not to
place himself or others in danger and to avoid
endangering people and equipment.
1. Have all work on the mains voltage system, for
example on cables, plugs, sockets, etc.,
performed only by trained electricians. This
particularly applies to configuring intermediate
cables.
2. If an accident occurs, disconnect the welding
power source from the mains immediately.
3. If electric touch voltages occur, switch off the
welding set immediately and have it checked by
an expert.
4. Always check for good electrical contacts on the
welding current side.
5. Wear insulating gloves on both hands for
welding. These offer protection from electric
shocks (idling voltage in the welding circuit),
harmful radiation (Heat and UV radiation) and
from glowing metal and slag spatter.
6. Wear firm, insulated footwear. Your shoes
should also protect you in wet conditions. Open-
toed footwear is not suitable since falling droplets
of glowing metal will cause burns.
7. Wear suitable clothing, do not wear synthetic
clothes.
8. Do not look into the arc with unprotected eyes,
use only a welding safety shield with the proper
safety glass in compliance with DIN standards. In
addition to light and heat, which may cause
dazzling and burns, the arc also gives off
UV radiation. Without proper protection, this
invisible ultraviolet radiation causes very painful
conjunctivitis, which will only be noticeable
several hours later. In addition, UV radiation will
cause sunburn-type symptoms on unprotected
parts of the body.
9. Personnel or assistants in the vicinity of the arc
must also be notified of the dangers and