For Your Safety; Safety Instructions - Würth WIG 180 DC Mode D'emploi

GB
Please read this instruction manual
before using the device for the first
time and comply with it.
Keep this instruction manual for future
reference or for subsequent posses-
sors.
Note
It is not allowed to modify the appli-
ance. Such modifications can cause
injuries and malfunctions.
Only authorised and trained personnel are
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allowed to repair the device. Only use genuine
spare parts from Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG.
This is to ensure and maintain safe operation of
the device.
Sparks fly during welding. This can cause flam-
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mable materials to catch fire.
Before starting welding, remove all solvents, thin-
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ners, degreasing agents and other flammable
materials from the work site. Cover all stationary
flammable materials.
Welding work may only be performed when
the ambient air does not contain high con-
centrations of dust, acid vapours, gases or
flammable substances. Extra care is required
when performing repair work on pipe systems
and containers which contain or contained flam-
mable liquids or gases.
Protect the appliance from rain. Do not hose it
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down or clean it with a steam or water jet. The
machine must not be damp and must not be
operated in a damp atmosphere.
Never perform welding work without using a
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welding shield. Warn all persons in the vicinity
about the electric arc rays.
Use suitable extraction equipment for gases
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and cutting vapours. Use breathing equipment if
there is the danger of inhaling welding or cutting
vapours.
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For your safety

Disregarding this instruction manual and the safety
instructions may result in damage to the device and
may cause dangerous situations for the operator
and other people.
In case of transport damage inform your vendor
immediately.

Safety instructions

If the mains lead is damaged or severed while
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working, do not touch the cable and immedi-
ately unplug the device.
Never use the appliance when the power cord
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is damaged.
Always have a fire extinguisher within reach.
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Perform a fire check after completing welding
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work (see German trade association's regula-
tions).
Never try to dismantle the pressure reducer.
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Replace the pressure reducer if it is defective.
Ensure good and direct contact of the
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workpiece line in the immediate vicinity to the
welding spot.
Never direct the welding current through chains,
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ball bearings, steel cables, protective conductors
etc. as they may melt.
Protect yourself and the appliance when
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working on raised or tilted work surfaces.
Do not use any machine whose housing is
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damaged.
The appliance may only be connected to
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a properly grounded mains supply. (Three-
phase four-wire system with grounded neutral
conductor or one-phase three-wire system with
grounded neutral conductor).
The protective conductor for the socket and the
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extension cable must be in working order.
Wear protective clothing, leather gloves and
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leather apron.
Never use the welding machine to thaw frozen
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pipes or lines.
WARNING – Prior to the first
start-up, it is definitely necessary to
read the Safety instructions!