Lincoln Electric MASTERPIPE Mini Profiler, Installation And Operation Manual

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MASTERPIPE
®
Mini Profiler
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 on your part.
Safety First
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 RE-
PAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
1. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
1.1 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.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
1.5 Ground the work or metal to be cut or gouged to a good electrical
(earth) ground.
1.6 Maintain the plasma torch, cable and work clamp in good, safe
operating condition. Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts.
Replace damaged insulation.
1.7 Never dip the torch in water for cooling or plasma cut or gouge in or
under water.
1.8 When working above floor level, protect yourself from a fall should
you get a shock.
1.9 Operate the pilot arc with caution. The pilot arc is capable of burning
the operator, others or even piercing safety clothing.
1.10 Also see Items 4.3 and 6.
WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL,
OPERATE, OR REPAIR
THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT READING
THE SAFETY WARN-
INGS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT THIS
MANUAL
.
Think before you act—
and be careful.
Electric shock