Chapter 6. Safety Measures - gala gar GAR CONTINUOS 450 Manuel Technique D'instructions

CHAPTER 6. SAFETY MEASURES

The use of this equipment requires a maximum amount of responsibility with respect to their use and maintenance.
Read this safety chapter carefully as well as the rest of the instructions manual. The correct use of the equipment will
depend on this.
• Make sure that the part to be welded makes perfect electrical contact with the equipment earth.
• During any maintenance operations or when dismantling any element from the inside of the machine, this
must be disconnected from the electricity supply.
• Do not touch the equipment switches when carrying out a welding operation.
• Never lean directly on the work part. We will always work with protection gloves.
• Any work on the welding electrode-holder clamp and earth clamp will be done with the equipment
disconnected (OFF Position (O) on the on/off switch). Do not touch the electrically active parts (electrode-
holder clamp, earth clamp, etc.) with your bare hand.
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For your safety and that of others, remember that:
ANY PRECAUTION MAY BE INSUFFICIENT!
The welding equipment referred to in this manual are electrical. It is important
therefore to observe the following safety measures.
• Any work on the equipment must only be carried out by specialists.
• The equipment must be connected to the earth connection and this must always
be effective.
• The equipment must not be located in a damp place.
• Do not use the equipment if the welding or supply cables are damaged. Use
original spares.
The part to be worked on should be cleaned from possible grease or solvents as
these may decompose during the welding process giving off fumes which could be
very toxic. This can also occur with those materials which have some kind of surface
coating (zinc-plated, galvanised, etc.). Avoid inhaling the fumes given off in the
process at all times. Protect yourself from the fumes and metal dust which can be
given off. Use quality approved anti-fume goggles. Work with this equipment must
be carried out in places or working posts where there is suitable air renewal. If
welding processes are carried out in closed places the use of suitable fume
extractors is recommended.
In welding processes, the electric arc formed gives off infrared and ultraviolet type
irradiations: these are harmful for the eyes and skin, so these areas must be suitably
protected with gloves and suitable clothing. The eyes must be protected with goggles
with an quality approved protection system with a protection index of at least 11.
With electric arc welding machines use protection shield for the eyes and face. With
electric cutting machine use protection goggles. Always use quality approved
protection elements. Never use contact lenses. They may adhere to the cornea due
to the great heat given off during the process. Bear in mind that the arc is
considered to be dangerous within a 15-metre radius.
Cast material projections are given off during the welding process so due
precautions must be taken. There must be a fire-extinguisher near to the working
area. Do not keep inflammable material or explosives near to the working post.
Prevent fire caused by sparks or slag. Use quality approved footwear for this type of
operations.
Never direct the path of an electrode-holder clamp towards people.
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