ud_ca_st_sv_00676 032003ISafety rulesDanger!Warning!Caution!“Note!” indicates a situation which implies a risk of impaired welding resultand damage to the equipment.Note!This equipment has been made in accordance with the state of the art andall recognised safety rules. Nevertheless, incorrect operation or misuse maystill lead to danger for- the life and well-being of the operator or of third parties,- the equipment and other tangible assets belonging to the owner/operator,- efficient working with the equipment.All persons involved in any way with starting up, operating, servicing andmaintaining the equipment must- be suitably qualified- know about welding and- read and follow exactly the instructions given in this manual.The instruction manual must be kept at the machine location at all times. Inaddition to the instruction manual, copies of both the generally applicableand the local accident prevention and environmental protection rules must bekept on hand, and of course observed in practice.All the safety instructions and danger warnings on the machine itself:- must be kept in a legible condition- must not be damagedGeneral remarksImportant!“Danger!” indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avo-ided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited tothe most extreme situations. This signal word is not used for propertydamage hazards unless personal injury risk appropriate to this level is alsoinvolved.“Warning!” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,could result in death or serious injury. This signal word is not used forproperty damage hazards unless personal injury risk appropriate to thislevel is also involved.“Caution!” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert alertagainst unsafe practices that may cause property damage.“Important!” indicates practical hints and other useful special-information. Itis no signal word for a harmful or dangerous situation.Whenever you see any of the symbols shown above, you must pay evencloser attention to the contents of the manual!