Panasonic YD-350GL4 Operating Instructions Manual

Preparation and termination processings20Preparation and termination processingsPreparationUse of protective equipmentPre-operation check• Check if all connections are correct and complete.• Check if settings of the switches on the P.C. Board arecorrect• Check if wire is set to the wire feeder.Turning on power1 Turn of the power to the distribution box.2 Turn on the POWER switch of this product.Termination processing (steps after welding operation)Shutting off gas1 Close the main valve of the gas bottle.2 Perform the “gas purge” to take the residual pressureout of the pipe.Shutting off power1 Turn off “POWER” switch.2 Turn off the power to the distribution box.WARNINGTo protect you and other people from gases, fumes and lack of oxygen that maybe generated during the welding operation, make sure to prepare ventilationfacilities and use protective equipment, etc.Welding operations in narrow spaces may cause asphyxia due to lack of oxygen.Prepare ventilation facilities to prevent the inhalation of gases and fumes generated during thewelding operation. Otherwise, wear a respirator.CAUTIONTo protect you and other people from arc light,flying spatters, slag, and arc noises generated bywelding, use protective equipment.Wear leather gloves and safety shoes to protect the exposed parts ofyour eyes and skin.Prepare light-shielding glasses or a welding face-shield with a light-shielding filter plate appropriate to the applied welding current.Important To allow the inside of this product to cool down, turn the power off at least 5 minutes after thecompletion of welding operations.