voestalpine Bohler Welding URANOS NX 2200 SMC Classic Mode D'emploi page 9

Wear masks with side face guards and a suitable protection filter (at least NR10 or above) for the eyes.
Always wear safety goggles with side guards, especially during the manual or mechanical removal of welding slag.
Do not wear contact lenses!
Use headphones if dangerous noise levels are reached during the welding. lf the noise level exceeds the limits
earphones.
Always keep the side covers closed while welding. The system must not be modified in any way. Avoid your hands,
dangerous and releases the manufacturer from any responsibility in respect of damages to either people or
property.
While loading and feeding the wire, keep your head away from the MIG/MAG torch.
The wire that is coming out can seriously damage your hands, face and eyes.
Avoid touching items that have just been welded: the heat could cause serious burning or scorching.
from the items while they are cooling off.
Check that the torch is cold before working on or maintaining it.
Ensure the cooling unit is switched off before disconnecting the pipes of the cooling liquid. The hot liquid coming out
of the pipes might cause burning or scorching.
Keep a first aid kit ready for use.
Do not underestimate any burning or injury.
Before leaving work, make the area safe, in order to avoid accidental damage to people or property.
1.3 Protection against fumes and gases
Fumes, gases and powders produced during the welding process can be noxious for your health.
Under certain circumstances, the fumes caused by welding can cause cancer or harm the foetus of pregnant
women.
• Keep your head away from any welding gas and fumes.
• Provide proper ventilation, either natural or forced, in the work area.
• In case of poor ventilation, use masks and breathing apparatus.
• In case of welding in extremely small places the work should be supervised by a colleague standing nearby outside.
• Do not use oxygen for ventilation.
• Ensure that the fumes extractor is working by regularly checking the quantity of harmful exhaust gases versus the values
stated in the safety regulations.
• The quantity and the danger level of the fumes depends on the parent metal used, the filler material and on any substances
used to clean and degrease the pieces to be welded. Follow the manufacturer's instructions together with the instructions
given in the technical data sheets.
• Do not perform welding operations near degreasing or painting stations.
• Position gas cylinders outdoors or in places with good ventilation.
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