Güde SG 130 A Traduction Du Mode D'emploi D'origine page 26

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The no-load voltage between the contact tip and the
earth terminal may be dangerous.
Never insert sharp and/or metallic objects into the
device.
Do not expose yourself or other persons without pro-
tection to electric arc or hot metal. Spraying welding
pearls may cause burns.
A suitable welding shield, protective clothes and
protective gloves to be worn at all times.
Work with an exhaust system or in well ventilated
spaces.
Ensure that there are no persons who are not wearing
protective clothing and eye protection within a range
of 15 m of the arc. Protect yourself and any persons
who are nearby against the possible hazards caused
by the arc!
WARNING! Risk of injury Improper
handling may lead to serious injuries!
Leave the cable assembly tip and workpiece to cool
down after operation.
Fumes which may be harmful are released during arc
welding.
Long-term working with the appliance may damage
hearing. Hearing protection to be used at all times.
Make sure the welding smoke is exhausted or the
place of welding ventilated well.
Caution! Risk of accidents due to splashing
slag particles
The slag becomes hard and brittle after it has soli-
dified. The slag hammer is then used to break the
slag up into small pieces with sharp edges, which
is associated with a risk of eye injuries.
Therefore, ensure that your eyes are protected
with suitable safety goggles when removing the
slag.
Burning slag and sparks may cause fires and explosi-
ons. The device must never be used in a flammable
environment.
Caution! Risk of beams and burns
• At the workstation, it is important to make refe-
rence to the risk of eye injury with a sign which
reads "Caution – do not look into the flames!".
• The workstations should be shielded off as much
as possible to protect people who are nearby.
• Unauthorised persons must not be involved with
the welding work.
• In fixed workstations which are nearby, the walls
should not be painted in a light colour and should
not be shiny.
• Windows must be protected against light shing
through or reflecting beams up to at least head
height, e.g. using suitable paint.
Keep the flux cored electrode welding device, the
mains plug and the power cable away from open
flames and hot surfaces.
Do not weld on containers, vessels or pipes which
have contained flammable liquid or gases.
Wood, sawdust, „varnishes", petrol, kerosine, natural
gas, acetylene, propane and similar flammable
materials must be removed from the place of work
and the surrounding area or protected against sparks
flying away.
Caution! Fire hazard due to spraying sparks
If the molten or burning metal or slag particles
land on flammable substances, these may ignite
and cause a fire. Therefore, remove all flammable
objects from your workspace before commencing
welding work. Keep a suitable fire extinguisher
to hand.
In this regard, take the following materials into
consideration in particular:
• Paper
• Rags
• Textiles
• Wood and wood fibres
• Rubber
• Plastic
• Petrol
• Oils
• Tar-like substances
• Paints and solvents