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Users of ESAB welding equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who
works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions
must meet the requirements that apply to this type of welding equipment. The following recommen-
dations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
All work must be carried out by trained personnel well--acquainted with the operation of the welding
equipment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can result
in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
1. Anyone who uses the welding equipment must be familiar with:
Sits operation
Slocation of emergency stops
Sits function
Srelevant safety precautions
Swelding
2. The operator must ensure that:
Sno unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is
started up.
Sno--one is unprotected when the arc is struck
3. The workplace must:
Sbe suitable for the purpose
Sbe free from draughts
4. Personal safety equipment
SAlways wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame--proof
clothing, safety gloves.
SDo not wear loose--fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could become
trapped or cause burns.
5. General precautions
SMake sure the return cable is connected securely.
SWork on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
SAppropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand.
SLubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation.
3 INTRODUCTION
The PSF 315M, PSF 315ME, PSF 500M and PSF 500ME are a series of self--cooled
welding guns, while the PSF 410MW is water--cooled. The welding guns have been
developed for use in robot applications or mechanised welding. The welding guns’
structure and spare parts are evident from pictures and the spare parts list, see page
111.
This welding gun is available in a variety of types; for more information see the spare
parts register on page 111.
A range of accessories including welding tips, swan necks and contact nozzles are
also available.
Details of ESAB’s welding gun accessories can be found on page 118.
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