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Work environment / Safety
Before putting into operation, check
power supply cord (14)
and connector as well as extension cable
for electrical and mechanical damages.
The hand extruder must not be used in areas where there is danger of explosion or flammable materials.
Ensure a safe posture during work. The
power supply cord (14)
and the welding rod must be free to move
and must not obstruct the user or third parties during work.
Hand-Extruder auf feuerfeste Unterlage stellen ! Heisse Metallteile und Warmluftstrahl müssen genügend
Abstand zu Unterlage und Wänden haben.
Adjusting the handle
• For starting operation of the hand extruder and setting it down, Leister offers
a comfortable
universal tool stand
with integrated hot-air hood and welding
rod dereeler holder (see Accessories).
• In the case of interruptions to welding work, the drive motor can be switched
off with the
motor on/off switch (2)
.
• Place the hand extruder with the handle appropriately positioned and tightened
on a stable fireproof surface as illustrated.
• The clamp is loosened by turning the plastic handle counter-clockwise and
the handle can be positioned in the ideal working position by sliding back
or forwards.
• The handle can also be rotated for left/right handed users (see also Welding
direction left / right)
Power supply
• When using an extension cable, take care to ensure the minimal
cable cross-section.
• Extension cables must be approved for the working environment
(e.g. outdoors) and labelled accordingly.
• If a generator is used to supply electricity, the rated power of the
generator must be 2× the rated power of the hand extruder.
Length
[m]
Minimum cross-section
(at ~230V)
[mm
2
]
Up to 19
2.5
20-50
4.0
Connect tool to rated voltage.
Rated voltage stated on the device must correspond to line/mains voltage.
230
400
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