Safety - Lincoln Electric INVERTEC PC208 Operator's Manual

Safety

This equipment must be used by qualified personnel. Be sure that all installation, operation, maintenance and repair
procedures are performed only by qualified person. Read and understand this manual before operating this equipment.
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this
equipment. Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is not responsible
for damages caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal operation.
WARNING: This symbol indicates that instructions must be followed to avoid serious personal injury,
loss of life, or damage to this equipment. Protect yourself and others from possible serious injury or
death.
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS: Read and understand this manual before operating
this equipment. Plasma cutting or gouging can be hazardous. Failure to follow the instructions in this
manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this equipment.
ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT: Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the
fuse box before working on this equipment. Ground this equipment in accordance with local electrical
regulations.
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS: Electric current flowing through any
conductor creates electric and magnetic fields (EMF). EMF fields may interfere with some
pacemakers, and welders having a pacemaker shall consult their physician before operating this
equipment.
CE COMPLIANCE: This equipment complies with the European Community Directives.
WORK MATERIALS CAN BURN: Cutting generates a large amount of heat. Hot surfaces and
materials in work area can cause serious burns. Use gloves and pliers when touching or moving
materials in the work area.
SAFETY MARK: This equipment is suitable for supplying power for cutting operations carried out in
an environment with increased hazard of electric shock.
CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF DAMAGED: Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the
correct shielding gas for the process used and properly operating regulators designed for the gas and
pressure used. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to a fixed support. Do
not move or transport gas cylinders with the protection cap removed. Do not allow the torch, work
clamp or any other electrically live part to touch a gas cylinder. Gas cylinders must be located away
from areas where they may be subjected to physical damage or the cutting process including sparks
and heat sources.
WARNING
Cutting sparks can cause explosion or fire. Keep
flammables away from cutting. Do not cut near
flammables. Have a fire extinguisher nearby, and
have a watch person ready to use it. Do not cut on
drums or any closed container.
The plasma arc can cause injury and burns. Keep
your body away from nozzle and plasma arc. Turn off
power before disassembling torch. Do not grip
material near cutting path. Wear complete body
protection.
Electric shock from torch or wiring can kill. Wear dry
insulating gloves. Do not wear wet or damaged
gloves. Protect yourself from electric shock by
insulating yourself from work and ground. Disconnect
input plug or power before working on machine.
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