Electrical Safety - Güde GPS-E 40AK Traduction Du Mode D'emploi D'origine

Do not look into the arc without eye
protection; only use welding protective shield
with the proper protective glass pursuant to DIN.
The arc also emits UV radiation, in addition to
light and heat radiation, which may cause glare
and/or burns. The invisible ultraviolet radiation
causes very painful conjunctivitis, which is only
noticeable a few hours later, if sufficient
protection is not worn. In addition, the UV
radiation causes damaging sunburn to areas of
the body which are not protected.
Comply with the local injury prevention regulations
and safety regulations in the work area.
Please note that permissible uses for the tool could
be limited by national regulations.
Do not use accessories which are not specifically desi-
gned and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
The device may not be placed in a narrow space or
directly against a wall during functional operation.
Only in this way can it be ensured that sufficient air
gets into the opening slit.
CAUTION! Improper handling may lead to
the plasma cutter overheating or to material
damage.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Check the machine for any damage
WARNING The power cut-off should always be in the
"off" position when the machine is left unattended.
The appliance must not be used if damaged or safety
equipment is defective. Replace any worn-out and
damaged parts.
The device must not be operated if it is damaged
in any way. Repairs and works specified in these
Instructions may only be performed by qualified
authorised staff.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bin-
ding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool's operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.

Electrical safety

Operation is only allowed with a safety
switch against stray current (RCD max. stray
current of 30mA).
Insert the plug of the electrical cable in a socket of
suitable shape, voltage and frequency complying
with current regulations.
Incorrect electrical installation, a supply voltage
which is too high or incorrect handling may lead to
an electric shock. Any electric shock may be fatal.
Use extension cables with a maximum length of 5
meters and with a cable cross-section of not less than
1.5 mm2. Use of extension cables of different length
and cross-section and also of adapters and multiple
sockets should be avoided.
Warning: This power tool generates an
electromagnetic field during operation. Under
certain circumstances, this field may affect
active or passive medical implants. To reduce
the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recom-
mend that individuals with medical implants
consult your physician and the manufacturer
of the medical implant before operating the
machine. Persons with life support devices such
as pacemakers should consult their doctor before
approaching this apparatus, to ensure that
magnetic fields and high electrical currents will
not interfere with such devices.
Caution! Danger due to electric shock!
• It is essential to take into account that the pro-
tective conductor in electrical systems or devices
may be destroyed by the cutting voltage in the
event of negligence:
If the arc is not burning, the no-load voltage
between the earth terminal and the contact tip is
U0. This voltage may be fatal if the welder touches
the contact tip, burner nozzle, welding wire and
the workpiece with bare hands.
e.g. the earth terminal is placed on the plasma
cutter housing, which is connected with the
protective conductor of the electrical system. The
welding work is carried out using a machine with
a protective conductor connection. It is therefore
possible to use the machine for cutting work
without having affixed the earth terminal on the
machine.In this case, the cutting voltages moves
from the earth terminal to the machine via the
protective conductor. The high welding voltage
may lead to the protective conductor melting.
• The fuses on the supply lines to the power
sockets must comply with the regulations (VDE
0100). Therefore, according to these regulations,
only fuse and/or automatic circuit breakers which
correspond to the wire cross-section may be used
(16 ampere circuit breakers).
A fuse which does not correspond to the system
may lead to a cable fire and/or building fire
damage.
Only connect the plasma cutter to a socket which is
easily accessible so that you can quickly disconnect it
from the power grid in the event of a fault.
Overloaded supply networks and circuits may lead
to faults for other users during the cutting process.
In case of doubt, the electricity company must be
consulted. Do not operate the plasma cutter if it has
any visible damage or the power cable and/or mains
plug is defective.
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