Safety Recommendations; Overview; Avoiding Fatal Electric Shock; Avoiding Harmful Smoke, Gases, And Vapors - LOTOS LTP5000D User Manual

S a f e t y R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s - R e a d B e f o r e U s i n g

Overview

Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions.
Caution Recommendations
CAUTION: Welding and arc cutting
can cause bodily injury.
• Do NOT switch off the machine while machine is in
operation since internal circuitry can be damaged.

Avoiding Fatal Electric Shock

• Isolate yourself from both the
ground and the work piece.
Avoiding Harmful Smoke, Gases, and Vapors that can injure or kill.
Welding produces fumes and gases.
Breathing these fumes and gases
can be hazardous to your health.
Avoiding Harmful Arc Emissions/Rays that can burn eyes and skin.
Arc rays from the welding process
produce intense visible and invisible
rays that can burn eyes and skin.
Sparks fly off from the weld.
• Wear appropriate clothing and a welding or
cutting mask to protect your eyes and skin.
Avoiding Harmful Noises that can damage hearing.
Noise from some processes can
damage hearing.
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• Connect the machine to a UL-approved outlet
only. Do not hard wire the machine directly to
the power source.
• Wear safety goggles at all times. This will dark-
en the arc that is generated by the machine
and protect your eyes from harmful rays.
• All machine operators should be technically
certified for welding/cutting.
• Make sure that your working area is
nonflammable and explosive-free.
• Keep your head away from any smoke, gases, or
vapors.
• Use appropriate safety screen or curtain to
prevent emissions from reaching individuals
near the work area.
• Ensure that your working area contains no
flammable items; and that none are nearby.
Caution: Welding and cutting spray can ignite.
• Wear protective earplugs while operating
machine.
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