Safety Information - Lincoln Electric Torchmate 4400 User Manual

Torchmate and Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall
safety can be increased by proper installation and thoughtful operation.
WARNING:
DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE, OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THE SAFETY WARNINGS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL.
Please Note:
• 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 purchase a copy of "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
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.
ARC RAYS CAN BURN
• Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin.
The plasma arc process produces very bright ultraviolet and
infrared rays. These will damage your eyes and burn your skin
if you are not properly protected.
• Use safety glasses and a shield with the proper filter and cover
plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc
when performing or observing plasma arc cutting or gouging.
Glasses, head-shield, and filter lens should conform to ANSI
Z87. I standards.
• Use suitable clothing including gloves made from durable
flame-resistant material to protect your skin and that of your
helpers from the arc rays.
• Protect other nearby personnel with suitable non-flammable
screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose
themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.
User Guide

Safety Information

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Arc Current Minimum
Shade No.
Less than 20A 4
20A-40A 5
40A-60A 6
60A-300A 8
300A-400A 9
400A-800A 10
Suggested
Shade No.
4
5
6
9
12
14