Noise Protection; Toxic Fume Prevention; Health Support Equipment - Lincoln Electric FineLine 170HD Operator's Manual

FineLine 170HD Plasma System
WARNING

1.5 Noise Protection

The System generates high
noise levels while cutting.
Depending on the size of the
cutting area, distance from the
cutting torch, and arc current
cutting level, acceptable noise levels may
be exceeded. Proper ear protection should
be used as defined by local or national
codes. Refer to Section 2.12 for noise
emission levels.

1.6 Toxic Fume Prevention

Care should be taken to
ensure adequate ventilation
in the cutting area. Some
materials give off toxic
fumes that can be harmful
or fatal to people in the vicinity of the cutting
area. Also, some solvents decompose and
form harmful gases when exposed to
ultraviolet radiation. These solvents should
be removed from the area prior to cutting.
Galvanized metal can produce harmful
gases during the cutting process. Ensure
proper ventilation and use breathing
equipment when cutting these materials.
Certain metals coated with or containing
lead, cadmium, zinc, beryllium, and
mercury produce harmful toxins. Do not cut
these metals unless all people subjected to
the fumes wear proper air breathing
equipment.
This information is subject to the controls of the Export Administration Regulations [EAR]. This information shall not be provided to
non-U.S. persons or transferred by any means to any location outside the United States contrary to the requirements of the EAR.

1.7 Health Support Equipment

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, torch leads, and arc start console
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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The System creates electric
and magnetic fields that
may interfere with certain
types of health support
equipment, such as
pacemakers. Any person