Kemppi Feed 420R - Manual (Page 4)

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1.3. OPERATION SAFETY
Please study these Operation safety instructions and respect them when installing, operating and
servicing the machine.
Welding arc and spatters
Welding arc hurts unprotected eyes. Be careful also with refl ecting arc fl ash. Welding arc and
spatter burn unprotected skin. Use safety gloves and protective clothing.
Danger for fi re or explosion
Pay attention to fi re safety regulations. Remove fl ammable or explosive materials from
welding place. Always reserve suffi cient fi re-fi ghting equipment on welding place. Be prepared
for hazards in special welding jobs, e.g. for the danger of fi re or explosion when welding
container type work pieces. Note! Fire can break out from sparks even several hours after the
welding work has been fi nished!
Mains voltage
Never take welding machine inside a work piece (eg. container or truck). Do not place welding
machine on a wet surface. Always check cables before operating the machine. Change defect
cables without delay. Defect cables may cause an injury or set out a fi re. Connection cable must
not be compressed, it must not touch sharp edges or hot work pieces.
Welding power circuit
Isolate yourself by using proper protective clothing, do not wear wet clothing. Never work on a
wet surface or use defect cables. Do not put MIG gun or welding cables on welding machine or
on other electric equipment. Do not press MIG gun’s switch, if the gun is not directed towards a
work piece.
Welding fumes
Take care that there is suffi cient ventilation during welding. Take special safety precautions
when welding metals which contain lead, cadmium, zinc, mercury or beryllium.