Safety Standard; Safety Tests; Responsibilities Of The User; Safety Warnings - Abicor Binzel MB-15 Betriebsanleitung

5. Safety
instructions
(continuation)

6. Safety warnings

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5.4 Safety Standard

The welding torch MIG / MAG has been built in compliance with the German
version of the EN 60 974-7 standard.

5.5 Safety tests

At each stage of the production and assembly process, the welding torch
MIG / MAG is subject to ongoing quality control in compliance with the
requirements of DIN EN ISO 9001.
Warranty and product liabilities expire in the case of unauthorised tampering
having taken place or conversions and changes having been made.

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 manufacturers
and suppliers of pressurised gas.
= Manual torch with fume extraction
= Manual torch with fume extraction and with
changeable contact tip holder
= Push-Pull welding torch with integrated pull motor
= Push-Pull welding torch with integrated pull motor
and with changeable contact tip holder
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