. Do not install unit near flammables. . Do not overload building wiring . be sure power supply system is properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit. STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards. . Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling boards or parts. . Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to store, move, or ship PC boards. H.F. RADIATION can cause interference. . High frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio navigation, safety services, computers, and communicationsequipment. . Have only qualified persons familiar with electronic equipment perform this installation. . The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician promptly correct any interference problem resulting from the installation. . If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the equipment at once. . Have the installation regularly checked and maintained. . Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep spark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding to minimize the possibility of interference. ARC CUTTING can cause interference. . Electromagnetic energy can interfere with sensitive electronic equipment such as computers and computer-driven equipment such as robots. . To reduce possible interference, keep cables as short as possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor. . Locate cutting operation 100 meters from any sensitive electronic equipment. . Be sure this cutting power source is installed and grounded according to this manual. . If interference still occurs, the user must take extra measures such as moving the machine, using shielded cables, using line filters, or shielding the work area. For Gasoline Engines: . Engine exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For Diesel Engines: . Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. 1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings OM-928 Page 3 1-5. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 Safety and Health Standards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS C5.2, from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126 RecommendedSafe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of Containers That Have Held Hazardous Substances, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126 National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. 1-6. EMF Information Considerations About Welding Or Cutting And The Effects Of Low Frequency Electric And Magnetic Fields Welding or cutting current, as it flows through the welding or cutting cables, will cause electromagnetic fields. There has been and still is some concern about such fields. However, after examining more than 500 studies spanning 17 years of research, a special blue ribbon committee of the National Research Council concluded that: “The body of evidence, in the committee’s judgment, has not demonstrated that exposure to power-frequency electric and magnetic fields is a human- health hazard.” However, studies are still going forth and evidence continues to be examined. Until the final conclusions of the research are reached, you may wish to minimize your exposure to electromagnetic fields when welding or cutting. To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following procedures: Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1, from Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202. Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting, CSA Standard W117.2, from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3. Safe Practices For Occupation And Educational Eye And Face Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018. Cutting And Welding Processes, NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. 1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them. 2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator. 3. Do not coil or drape cables around your body. 4. Keep cutting power source and cables as far away from operator as practical. 5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the cut as possible. About Pacemakers: Pacemaker wearers consult your doctor first. If cleared by your doctor, then following the above procedures is recommended. OM-928 Page 4 SECTION 2 . CONSIGNES DE SECURITE . LIRE AVANT UTILISATION pom_fre 5/04 2-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vig...