Safety Information - Lincoln Electric TORCHMATE 5100 User Manual

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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:

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PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY

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IF YOU WEAR A PACEMAKER, YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING

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Read and understand the following safety highlights. For additional safety information, it is strongly recommended that you obtain a

copy of "Safety in Welding & Cutting - ANSI Standard Z49.1" from the American Welding Society, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135

(free download available at https://www.aws.org/standards/page/ansi-z491), or purchase CSA Standard "Safety in Welding, Cutting and

Allied Processes," CSA Standard W117.2

and-allied-processes).

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BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLYBY

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL:

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The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically "hot" when the power source is on. Do not touch

these "hot" parts under any circumstances. Use suitable clothing, including gloves made from durable, flame

resistant material.

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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.

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Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation. Wear dry gloves and clothing in good

condition. Take extra care when the workplace is moist or damp.

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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.

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Ground the work or metal to be cut or gouged to a good electrical (earth) ground.

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Maintain the plasma torch, cable and work clamp in good, safe operating condition. Repair or replace all

worn or damaged parts. Replace damaged insulation.

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Never dip the torch in water for cooling or plasma cut or gouge in or under water.

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When working above floor level, protect yourself from a fall should you get a shock.

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Operate the pilot arc with caution. The pilot arc is capable of burning the operator, others or even piercing

safety clothing.

FOR ELECTRONICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT:

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Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the

manufacturer's recommendations.

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Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the

manufacturer's recommendations.

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Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment and

comply with lock out/tag out procedures.