Product Familiarisation; Intended Use; Unpacking Your Tool; Before Use - Silverline 868773 Mode D'emploi

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Welding Safety
• Welding produces toxic fumes and can reduce oxygen levels in the work area.
Always work in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhaling welding fumes, use a
suitable respirator where appropriate
• Some metal parts may have zinc, lead, cadmium or other coatings. Attempting
to weld through these coatings can produce highly toxic fumes. Always remove
all coatings before welding
• If you experience irritation to the lungs, throat or eyes whilst welding, STOP
IMMEDIATELY and seek fresh air
• Welding produces extremely high levels of UV light. To prevent eye damage,
ALWAYS use an approved welding face mask. Under no circumstances look
directly at the arc
• The light produced when arc welding can be attractive to look at, especially to
children. Always prevent other people from viewing the arc welding light with
unprotected eyes
• If there is a possibility of other people approaching the work area, erect suitable
screening to protect them from the light / glare
• Always replace the welder face mask glass as soon as it shows any signs of
wear or damage
• To prevent skin damage, ALWAYS wear a suitable fire-proof long sleeved jacket,
heat proof gloves, and cap. Keep covered up
• Always remove any flammable materials (e.g. cigarette lighter, matches) from
your clothing before welding
• Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby when welding
• Sparks generated while welding can ignite flammable materials easily in
the welding area, so it is important to remove flammable materials before
commencing welding
• Only weld when the work area and all workpieces are dry
• Do not weld sealed containers (e.g. fuel tanks, air tanks, oil drums). The heat
generated from welding can cause sealed containers to burst without warning
• Be aware of transferred heat. Metal parts can conduct heat away from the work
area and cause ignition of flammable materials
• Be aware that welded parts will remain hot for some time after joining. Allow to
cool completely before handling, or leaving unattended
• Never weld where flammable gases, liquids or dust are present
• Ensure that there is always a responsible person nearby to alert you to any fire,
or to call help in an emergency
• Use of welding machines will create powerful magnetic fields. This may disturb
the operation of sensitive electronic equipment. Pacemaker wearers should
consult a doctor before using a welding machine
• Do not overload power supply. Check that your mains wiring is capable of
delivering the required current safely (see Specification)
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Product Familiarisation

1 Current Scale
2 Voltage Switch
3 Power Indicator
4 Over-Heat Indicator
5 Electrode Clamp
6 Earth Clamp
7 Mains Cable
8 Current Knob
9 Handle
10 Welding Mask
11 Filter Frame
12 Welding Glass
13 Safety Glass
14 Frame Clips (x 2)
15 Handle Nuts (x 3)
16 Handle Bolts (x 3)
17 Frame Screws (x 2)
18 Handle
Accessories
• 1 x Wire Brush
• 1 x Chipping Hammer
• 1 x Hammer Brush

Intended Use

32A 230/400V single-phase manual metal arc welder using electrode rods (sticks)
to create welds in ferrous metals. Requires a high current 32A mains connection.

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your new tool. Familiarise yourself with all its
features and functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts
are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use
this tool

Before Use

WARNING: Ensure the tool is disconnected or electrically isolated from the
power supply and cool before attaching or changing any accessories, or making
any adjustments.
WARNING: Always ensure that there is an appropriate fire extinguisher near to
the work area.
Assembling the mask
Assemble the mask as shown.
1. Use the mask clips (arrowed) to assemble the flat-packed Welding Mask (10)
into its normal shape
2. Fit the Handle (18) using the Handle Nuts and Bolts (15 & 16). The Handle must
be inside the Welding Mask body to protect the operator's hand from splatter
3. Assemble the Filter Frame (11) with Welding Glass (12) and Safety Glass (13) as
shown. Ensure the Safety Glass (13) protects the Welding Glass (12) from weld
splatter. If the Welding Glass is fitted as the external layer it may get damaged
by splatter and allow dangerous ultra-violet light to reach the operator's eyes
4. Fit the glass assembly into the Welding Mask using the Frame Screws (17) and
Frame Clips (14)