Safety Instructions; Intended Use; General Safety Instructions - Rothenberger RE 17 AMS 5/5 Bedienungsanleitung

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Safety instructions

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Intended use

Through the use of refillable 5L or 10L steel acetylene and oxygen tanks, this universally appli-
cable device allows a long welding time while being light and easy to handle. A device which is
also excellent for hard soldering when used in combination with Maxigas 400.
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General safety instructions

ATTENTION! All instructions must be read. Errors due to non-compliance with
the instructions below can cause fire and/or severe injury. It is absolutely mandatory
to comply with the legal safety regulations and technical guidelines. Damages due to
operator error void the warranty.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE.
1) Work area
a) Keep your work area neat and clean. Messy or poorly lit work areas can lead to accidents.
b) Do not work with the device in explosive environments containing flammable liquids,
gases or dusts. Tools create sparks that can ignite the dust, fumes or gases. Make sure
ventilation is adequate. If possible, do not work in closed spaces.
c) Keep children and other people away from the tool during use. If you are distracted,
you can lose control of the device.
d) Do not misuse the hoses for carrying or hanging the device. Keep the hoses away
from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts of the device. Damaged or tangled hoses
increase the risk of explosion.
e) Keep the device free of oil and grease. In pure oxygen, oils and greases of any kind can
explode on their own. Do not place the device near heat sources (heaters, ovens, open
flames, etc.).
2) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, pay attention to what you do, and work sensibly with any tool. Do not use
the device if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
single moment of distraction when using the machine can lead to serious injury.
b) Wear personal safety equipment and always wear safety glasses. Depending on the
tool type and application, wearing personal safety equipment, such as slip-resistant safety
shoes, flame-resistant clothing and safety glasses decreases the risk of injury.
c) Do not be overconfident. Make sure to stand securely and always keep your balance.
This allows you to control the device better in unexpected situations.
d) Wear proper clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair can get caught in
moving parts.
3) Careful handling and use of tools
a) Keep unused tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow anyone to use the device
who is not familiar with it or who has not read its instructions. Tools are dangerous
when used by inexperienced persons.
b) Maintain the device with care. Check to see whether the device's parts are operating
properly and do not jam. See whether parts are broken or damaged enough to affect
the device's operation. Have the damaged parts repaired before using the device.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
c) Never leave the brazing tool unsupervised during use. There is an acute risk of fire.
d) Make sure that the manometers are seated securely on the acetylene and oxygen
pressure regulator. Replace damaged manometers only with original ROTHENBERGER
replacement parts.
e) Safety check valve for oxygen and acetylene to be used in intellectual property appli-
cations.
4) Service
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