General; Safety Rules - SOLDATECH EWH980 Montage- Und Bedienungsanleitung

1. General

Before star�ng to use the machine you need to read and fully understand the manual!!!
This manual contains important informa�on about the proper way of installing, opera�ng and
maintaining the equipment described in this manual. When using an automa�c welding helmet,
there is a variety of risks that may occur, resul�ng in personal injury or property damage. Everyone
who is involved with the installa�on, maintenance or opera�on of the automa�c welding helmet
must be fully familiar with the contents of this manual. To protect yourself against personal injury or
property damage you need to follow the following informa�on and instruc�ons in this manual.
Every Soldatech automa�c welding helmet is manufactured in accordance with the Machinery
Direc�ve 89/686/EEC. Every automa�c welding helmet is supplied with a manual including a
declara�on of conformity. These must be stored and kept up to date properly.
Because of quality reasons constant improvements are going to be made on the equipment,
Valkenpower BV (holder "Soldatech") reserves the right to alter specifica�ons of the equipment
described in this manual.

2. Safety rules

1. This helmet is not suited for laser welding or welding with oxygen and acytelene.
2. Never place the welding helmet on a hot surface.
3. Never open the filter and avoid shocks or other mechanic loads.
4. Check if the "WELDING" / "GRINDING" switch is in the correct se�ng before working. The
welding helmet provides no protec�on against hi�ng objects, avoid any mechanical load.
5. The welding helmet provides no protec�on against explosions and corrosive fluids.
6. Do not make any adjustments/adapta�ons to this welding helmet, use only parts which are
men�oned in this manual. Only specialized persons/companies are allowed to replace parts
or perform repair jobs, failure to heed these instruc�ons may void warranty and cause
possible danger for the user of the welding helmet.
7. In case the welding helmet does not immediately darken a�er igni�on of the welding arc,
immediately stop working with the helmet and contact your Soldatech- retailer.
8. Never submerge the filter in water and avoid any contact of the helmet with water.
9. Never use solvents on the filter and any other parts of the helmet.
10. Only use the welding helmet in temperatures between -5°C and +55°C.
11. The helmet must be stored at temperatures between -20°C and 70°C.
12. Protect the filter against fluids and dust.
13. Regularly clean the protector of the filter, sensor and solar cells with a so� �ssue.
14. Replace the front protec�on of the filter in case it is damaged, scratched, broken or shows
burn marks.
15. The welding helmet is designed to protect the eyes and face against sparks, spa�er and
dangerous radia�on under normal welding circumstances. The filter automa�cally turns dark
when an arc is ignited and returns to a see-through state a�er the welding has stopped.
16. The welding helmets are delivered ready-to-use, all you have to do before you can go
welding is adjust the headband and choose the correct shade number for the welding that
you are about to perform.
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