P.I.T. PTIG200-C, Operation Manual

Argon / Arc Welding Machine

2

English

Safety Notes
General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARN I N G

Read all safety warn-

ings and all instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 
may result in electric shock, 

fi

 re and/or seri-

ous injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for fu-
ture reference. 

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers 
to your mains operated (corded) power tool or 
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

►

Keep work area clean and well lit. 

Clut-

tered or dark areas invite accidents.

►

Do not operate power tools in explosive 
atmospheres. such as in the presence 
of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

Power tools create sparks which may ig-
nite the dust or fumes.

►

Keep children and bystanders a way 
while operating a power tool. 

Distrac-

tions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

►

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. 
Never modify the plug in any way. Do 
not use any adapter plugs with earthed 
(grounded) power tools.

 Unmodified 

plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk 
of electric shock.

►

Avoid body contact with earthed or 
grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radi-
ators, ranges and refrigerators. 

There is 

an increased risk of electric shock if your 
body is earthed or grounded.

►

Do not expose power tools to rain or 
wet conditions.

 Water entering a power 

tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the 
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging 
the power tool. Keep cord away from 
heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. 

Damaged or entangled cords increase the 
risk of electric shock.

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When operating a  power tool outdoors, 
use an extension cord suitable for out-
door use. 

Use of a cord suitable for out-

door use reduces the risk of electric shock.

►

If operating a power tool in a damp 
location is unavoidable, use a residual 
current device (RCD) protected supply.  

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric 
shock. 

Personal safety

►

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 influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 

A moment of inattention while operating 
power tools may result in serious personal 
injury.

►

Use personal protective equipment. 
Always wear eye protection. 

Protective 

equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid 
safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protec-
tion used for appropriate conditions will 
reduce personal injuries.

►

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure 
the switch is in the off-position before 
connecting to power source and/or 
battery pack, picking up or carrying the 
tool.

Carrying power tools with your 

fi

 nger 

on the switch or energising power tools 
that have the switch on invites accidents.

►

Remove any adjusting key or wrench 
before turning the power tool on.

 A 

wrench or a key left attached to a rotating 
part of the power tool may result in person-
al injury.

►

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing 
and balance at all times. 

This enables 

better control of the power tool in unex-
pected situations.

►

Dress properly. Do not wear loose 
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, 
clothing and gloves away from moving 
parts. 

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair 

can be caught in moving parts.

►

If devices are provided for the connec-
tion of dust extraction and collection 
facilities, ensure these are connected 
and properly used.

 Use of dust collection 

can reduce dust-related hazards.

►

Do not let familiarity gained from fre-
quent use of tools allow you to become 
complacent and ignore tool safety prin-
ciples.

 A careless action can cause severe 

injury within a fraction of a second. 

Power tool use and care

►

Do not force the power tool. Use the 
correct power tool for your application.

The correct power tool will do the job bet-
ter and safer at the rate for which it was 
designed.

►

Do not use the power tool if the switch 
does not turn it on and off. 

Any power 

tool that cannot be controlled with the