Lincoln Electric FLEXCUT 125 CE, Safety Instruction For Use And Maintenance

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B - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FLEXCUT 125 CE INSTALLATION
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5 - ELECTROMAGNETIC POLLUTION
It is indispensable to protect the eyes from arc radiation
The plasma arc, like all electric arcs, is a source of high intensity radiation ; the radiation emitted in the ultraviolet
spectrum can damage eyes and skin. The operator must thus wear filtering glasses to prevent eye fatigue.
6 - GASEOUS POLLUTION
It is indispensable to be protected from the fumes produced during
cutting
Plasma cutting provokes an emission of fumes (metallic vapours and oxides). In order to reduce their concentration
near the operator, the cutting area must be ventilated. The installation is designed to operate with an appropriate
extraction table (please call us for rating). Regularly check the effectiveness of the extraction.
Standard EN ISO 17916 imposes a speed of 1m/s per torch at the table:
It is indispensable to regularly carry out preventive maintenance of
the installation
The installation can sometimes be damaged (pierced hoses, leaking solenoid valves). That can lead to the
uncontrolled discharge of gas. Fittings and pipes must be verified every month.
7 - SOUND POLLUTION
It is indispensable to protect the ears from the noise produced
during cutting
Plasma arc cutting generates variable quantities of noise depending on the cutting conditions.
It is to be noted that legislation allows noise emission of 80 dB (A) for 8 hours of exposure.
In fact, the period of use of plasma cutting is often less (ISO R1996 and R1999).