Kunststoffschweißtechnik
Safety
Rules
Chapter 2
14.04.14 Working
Instructions
WIDOS MINIPLAST 2
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2.8. Danger while handling the machine
The machine WIDOS
MINIPLAST 2
is constructed according to the latest technical standards
and the acknowledged technical safety rules.
However, dangers for the operator or other persons standing nearby may occur.
Also material damages are possible.
The machine may only be used
according to the purpose-oriented usage
in safety technical impeccable status
Disturbances which may affect the safety of the machine must be cleared immediately.
2.9. Dangers caused by electric energy
Only skilled persons are allowed to work at electrical appliances.
The electrical equipment of the machine has to be checked regularly.
Loose connections and damaged cables have to be replaced immediately.
The heating element has to be protected from rain and dropping water, if need be use a
welding tent.
According to VDE 0100, the use on construction sites is only allowed with a power
distributor with a FI-safety switch.
2.10. Specific
dangers
2.10.1 Danger of being burnt by heating element, reception box and
welding
area
You can burn yourself, inflammable materials can be ignited!
The heating element is heated up to more than
200° C
!
Do not leave the heating element unsupervised.
Take enough safety distance to inflammable materials.
Do wear safety gloves.
Always put the heating element back into the reception box before and after each use.
Transport the heating element at the handle only, do not touch the surfaces of the heating
element.
2.10.2 Danger of stumbling over electric wires
Make sure that no person has to step over the wires.