Scheppach WIG1000-Multi Original Bedienungsanleitung Seite 28

• The fusing of the supply lines to the mains sock-
ets must correspond to the regulations. Only fuses
and automatic devices corresponding to the cable
cross-section may be used in accordance with these
regulations. Over-fusing can cause a line fire or fire
damage to the building.
• Do not use the welding device in the rain.
• Do not use the welding device in a humid environ-
ment.
• Only set up the welding device on a flat surface.
• The output is rated at an ambient temperature of
20°C. The welding time may be reduced at higher
temperatures.
Danger due to electric shock
Electric shock from a welding electrode can be fatal.
Do not weld in rain or snow. Wear dry insulating gloves.
Do not touch the electrode with bare hands. Do not
wear wet or damaged gloves. Protect yourself from
electric shock by insulating against the workpiece. Do
not open the housing of the device.
Danger due to welding fumes
Inhalation of welding fumes can be hazardous to health.
Do not hold your head in the fumes. Use equipment in
open areas. Use ventilation to remove the smoke.
Danger due to welding sparks
Welding sparks can cause an explosion or fire. Keep
flammable materials away from welding. Do not weld
next to flammable materials. Welding sparks can cause
fires. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and an observer
who can use it immediately. Do not weld on drums or
any closed containers.
Safety instructions specific to welding masks
• Always make sure that the welding mask is func-
tioning properly by using a bright light source (e.g.
lighter) before starting welding work.
• Welding spatter can damage the protective panel.
Replace damaged or scratched protective panels
immediately.
• Replace damaged or heavily soiled or splattered
components immediately.
• The device may only be operated by persons who
are aged 16 and above.
• Familiarise yourself with the safety instructions for
welding. Also observe the safety instructions for
your welding device.
• Always put on the welding mask when welding. Fail-
ure to do so may result in serious retinal injuries.
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• Always wear protective clothing when welding.
• Never use the welding mask without a protective
panel.
• Replace the protective panel in good time for good
visibility and fatigue-free working.
Environment with increased electrical hazards
When welding in environments with increased electri-
cal hazards, the following safety instructions must be
observed.
Environments with increased electrical hazards can be
found, for example:
• At workplaces where the range of movement is re-
stricted so that the welder works in an enforced pos-
ture (e.g. kneeling, sitting, lying down) and touches
electrically conductive parts;
• At workplaces which are wholly or partially bounded
by electrically conductive parts and where there is
a high risk of avoidable or accidental contact by the
welder;
• In wet, humid or hot workplaces where humidity or
perspiration significantly reduces the resistance of
human skin and the insulating properties or protec-
tive equipment.
A metal ladder or scaffolding can also create an envi-
ronment with increased electrical hazards.
In such environments, use insulated pads and shims.
Also, gauntlet-style gloves and headgear made of
leather or other insulating material should be worn to
insulate the body from earth. The welding power source
must be located outside the work area or electrically
conductive surfaces and out of reach of the welder.
Additional protection against shock from mains current
in the event of a fault may be provided by the use of a
residual current circuit breaker operating at a leakage
current not exceeding 30 mA and supplying all mains
operated equipment in the vicinity. The residual current
circuit breaker shall be suitable for all types of current.
Means for rapid electrical disconnection of the welding
current source or welding current circuit (e.g. emergen-
cy stop device) shall within easy reach. When welding
equipment is used in electrically hazardous conditions,
the output voltage of the welding equipment shall not
exceed 113 V (peak value) under no-load conditions.
This welding equipment may be used in these cases
because of the output voltage.
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