Safety Information - Lincoln Electric Torchmate 5100 Series User Manual

Safety First
Torchmate and Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. Safe
operation requires that the user follow proper installation, training, and safe operating procedures.
WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL,
OPERATE, OR REPAIR
THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT READING
THE SAFETY WARNINGS
CONTAINED THROUGH-
OUT THIS MANUAL.
Think before you act—
and be careful.
While Operating the machine.
• WEAR CORRECT EYE, EAR & BODY PROTECTION
• PROTECT your eyes and face with welding helmet properly fitted and with proper hade rating of filter plate (See
ANSI Z49.1).
• PROTECT your body from welding spatter and arc flash with protective clothing including woolen clothing, flame-
proof apron and gloves, leather leggings, and high boots.
• PROTECT others from splatter, flash, and glare with protective screens or barriers.
• WHEN OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT, wear hearing protection.
• BE SURE protective equipment is in good condition.
• Provide adequate lighting to the area around the machine appriopriate for all the tasks being completed.
• Wear safety glasses in work area AT ALL TIMES.
• Do not climb on machine. It is not intended as a ladder or to support anything but the intended use of metal cut-
ting. Climbing onto the machine could result in a fall that can result in injury or death.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically "hot" when the power source is on. Do not touch these
"hot" parts with your bare skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands.
• Disconnect the power source before performing any service or repairs. When the power source is operating,
voltages in excess of 250 volts are produced. This creates the potential for serious electrical shock - possibly even
fatal.
• Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation. Wear dry gloves and clothing. Take extra care when
the work place is moist or damp.
• Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical connection with the metal being cut or gouged. The
connection should be as close as possible to the area being cut or gouged.
• Ground the work or metal to be cut or gouged to a good electrical (earth) ground.
• Maintain the plasma torch, cable and work clamp in good, safe operating condition. Repair or replace all worn or
damaged parts. Replace damaged insulation.
• Never dip the torch in water for cooling or plasma cut or gouge in or under water.
• When working above floor level, protect yourself from a fall should you get a shock.
• Operate the pilot arc with caution. The pilot arc is capable of burning the operator, others or even piercing safety
clothing.
THIS MACHINE CREATES ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELDS DURING OPERATION
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
IF YOU WEAR A PACEMAKER, YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH YOUR
DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING.
Read and understand the following safety highlights. For additional safety information it
is strongly recommended that you acquire a copy of "Lincoln Electric E205 'Arc Welding
Safety'"as well as "Safety in Welding & Cutting - ANSI Standard Z49.1" from the American
Welding Society, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2.
BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR
PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
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