Lincoln Electric FlexCut 200 CE Operator's Manual page 9

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FlexCut 200 CE
FIRE PREVENTION
When using the system , it is necessary to exercise good
judgment. While cutting, the arc produces sparks that could cause
a fire if they fall on flammable materials. Make sure that all
flammable materials are a suitable distance away from the cutting
area. All flammable liquids should be at least 40 feet away from
the cutting area, preferably stored in a metal cabinet. Plasma
cutting should never be attempted on containers that contain
flammable materials. Make sure that fire extinguishers are readily
accessible in the cutting area.
EXPLOSION PREVENTION
The system uses compressed gases. Use proper
techniques when handling compressed gas cylinders and other
compressed gas equipment. Observe the following guidelines to
protect against explosion:
• Never operate the system in the presence of explosive gases
or other explosive materials.
• Never cut pressurized cylinders or any closed container.
• When using a water table and cutting aluminum under water
or with water touching the underside at the aluminum plate,
hydrogen gas is produced. This hydrogen gas may collect
under the plate and explode during the cutting process. Make
sure the water table is properly aerated to help prevent the
accumulation of hydrogen gas.
• Handle all gas cylinders in accordance with safety standards
published by the U.S. Compressed Gas Association (CGA),
American Welding Society (AWS), Canadian Standards
Association (CSA), or other local or national codes.
• Compressed gas cylinders should be maintained properly.
Never attempt to use a cylinder that is leaking, cracked, or
has other signs of physical damage.
• All gas cylinders should be secured to a wall or rack to
prevent accidental knock over.
• If a compressed gas cylinder is not being used, replace the
protective valve cover.
• Never attempt to repair compressed gas cylinders.
• Keep compressed gas cylinders away from intense heat,
sparks, or flames.
• Clear the compressed gas cylinder connection point by
opening the valve momentarily prior to installing a regulator.
• Never lubricate compressed gas cylinder valves or pressure
regulators with any type of oil or grease.
• Never use a compressed gas cylinder or pressure regulator
for any purpose other than which it is intended.
• Never use a pressure regulator for any gas other than which it
is intended.
• Never use a pressure regulator that is leaking or has other
signs of physical damage.
• Never use any gas hose that is leaking or has other signs of
physical damage.
HEALTH SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
The system creates electric and magnetic fields
that may interfere with certain types of health
support equipment, such as pacemakers. Any person who uses a
pacemaker or similar item should consult a doctor before
operating, observing, maintaining, or servicing the system.
Observe the following guidelines to minimize exposure to these
electric and magnetic fields:
• Stay as far away from the~power supply, torch, and torch
leads as possible.
• Route the torch leads as close as possible to the work ground
cable.
• Never place your body between the torch leads and work
ground cable. Keep the work ground cable and the torch
leads on the same side of your body.
• Never stand in the center of a coiled up set of torch leads or
work ground cable.
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