LOTOS MIG175, Manual

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v ELECTRIC SHOCK can be fatal
Ø The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the
machine is on. Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing.
Protective clothing should be hole free, dry and ANSI approved. Wear dry,
hole-free gloves to insulate hands.
Ø Do not permit electrically live parts, cables, or electrodes to contact skin,
clothing or gloves.
Ø This unit draws enough current to cause serious injury and or death.
Ø Before turning the welder on, check the welder gun to be sure that there are no protruding screw
heads and that all insulation is secure.
Ø Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation. Make certain the insulation is large
enough to cover your full area of physical contact with work and ground.
Ø Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical connection with the metal being cut.
The connection should be as close as possible to the area being cut.
Ø Ground the work metal to be cut to a good electrical (earth) ground.
Ø Maintain the welding torch, work clamp, power cable and cutting machine in good, safe
operating condition. Replace damaged insulation.
Ø Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.
Ø When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect yourself from a fall should you
get a shock.
v FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous
Ø Plasma cutting may produce fumes and gases hazardous to health. Avoid
breathing these fumes and gases. When cutting, keep your head out of the fume.
Use enough ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep fumes and gases away
from the breathing zone. In confined spaces or in some circumstances, outdoors,
a respirator may be required. Additional precautions are also required when
cutting on galvanized steel.
Ø Do not cut in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors coming from degreasing,
cleaning or spraying operations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to
form phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating products.
Ø Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this equipment and the consumables
to be used, including the material safety data sheet (MSDS) and follow your employer’s
safety practices. MSDS forms are available from your welding distributor or from the
manufacturer.
v ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS may be dangerous
v
The EMF field that is generated during arc welding may interfere with
various electrical and electronic devices such as cardiac pacemakers.
v Anyone using such devices should consult with their physician prior to
performing any electric welding operations.
v Exposure to EMF fields while welding may have other health effects, which
are not known.