General Safety Instructions - Güde GE 290 TC Traduction Du Mode D'emploi D'origine

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Unit
Body of steel sheet (coated with powder colour) travelling with a cooling fan, 230/400 V voltage switch
over, welding current stepless set-up, thermal protection, for electrodes 2-4 mm, 50 V connection of
welding cable
Accessories:
The welding site accessories include a welding shield, earthing cable with a terminal, welding cable with
the electrodes holder slag hammer and a wire brush, cooling fan and thermal protection.
Scope of Delivery
Fig. 1
welding machine
casters 2x
wheel axis
foot
handle extenmsion ti
carrying handle
slag hammer-brush
fixinf assembly
Warranty
Warranty claims according to the warranty certificate attached.

General Safety Instructions

The instruction manual should be read in full prior to the initial use. In case of any doubts regarding
connection and operation of the unit, turn to the manufacturer (servicing department).
TO GUARANTEE A HIGH DEGREE OF SAFETY, THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW SHOULD BE
OBSERVED:
CAUTION!
Always wear protective gloves of insulation fabric; avoid any clothing of PVC.
Wear heavy-duty insulating shoes.
Make sure that working area is properly ventilated to prevent accumulation of harmful fumes and
toxic smoke.
Never work in wet places without efficient safety measures against electrical discharges.
After the work, the electrode has to be taken from the electrode tongs to prevent undesired arc
formation.
The welding machine should not be used or stored in rain.
If the unit is in operation, the electrode tongs should not be put on the unit or other electric
appliances as the safety device may get damaged or disconnected when grounded.
Do not touch the electrode or another metal object in contact with the electrode while welding is in
from an authority responsible for the power supply whenever in doubt.
the unit in operation.
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