LOTOS LT5000D, Manual

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  Safety Precautions - Read Before Using

Overview

Caution Recommendations

Arc rays from the welding process 

produce intense visible and invisible 

rays that can burn eyes and skin. 

Sparks fly off from the weld.

CAUTION: Welding and arc cutting 

can cause bodily injury.

• Connect the machine to a UL-approved outlet 

   only. Do not hard wire the machine directly to   

   the power source.

• Wear safety goggles at all times. This will dark-

   en the arc that is generated by the machine and  

   protect your eyes from harmful rays. 

• All machine operators should be technically 

   certified for welding/cutting.

Avoiding Harmful Smoke, Gases, and Vapors that can injure or kill.

Avoiding Harmful Arc Emissions/Rays that can burn eyes and skin.

Avoiding Fatal Electric Shock

Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions.

Welding produces fumes and gases. 

Breathing these fumes and gases can 

be hazardous to your health.

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• Do NOT switch off the machine while machine is  

   in operation for internal circuitry can be  

   damaged.

• Wear appropriate clothing and a welding or 

   cutting mask to protect your eyes and skin.

• Use appropriate screen or curtain to prevent 

   emissions from reaching individuals near the 

   work area.

• Ensure that your working area contains no 

   flammable items; and that none are nearby. 

   Caution: Welding and cutting spray can ignite.

Avoiding Harmful Noises that can damage hearing.

Noise from some processes can 

damage hearing.

• Wear protective earplugs while operating  

   machine. 

• Isolate yourself from both the   

   earth and the work piece.

• Make sure that your working area is 

   nonflammable and explosive-free.