1.0 Recommended Safety Guidelines
and Precautions
Diagram and safety explanation
Cutting sparks can cause explosion or fire.
Keep flammable materials away from cutting. Do not cut
near flammable materials.
Cutting sparks can cause fires. Have a fire extinguisher
nearby, and have a watchperson ready to use it.
Do not cut on drums or any closed container.
The plasma arc can cause injury and burns.
Turn off power before disassembling torch.
Do not grip material near cutting path.
Wear complete body protection.
Electric shock from torch or wiring can kill.
Wear dry insulating gloves. Do not wear wet or damaged
gloves.
Protect yourself from electric shock by insulating yourself
from work and ground.
Disconnect input plug or power before working on machine.
Breathing cutting fumes can be hazardous to your health.
Keep your head out of fumes.
Use forced ventilation or local exhaust to remove fumes
Use ventilating fan to remove fumes.
Arc rays can burn eyes and injure skin.
Wear hat and safety glasses.
Use ear protection and button
shirt collar. Use welding helmet
with correct shade of filter.
Wear complete body protection.
Become trained and read the
instructions before working on the
machine or cutting.
Do not remove or paint over (cover) the label.
Some safety precautions BOC
recommends are as follows:
• Repair or replace defective cables immediately.
• Never watch the plasma arc except through
lenses of the correct shade.
• In confined spaces, adequate ventilation
and constant observation are essential.
• Leads and cables should be kept clear
of passageways.
• Keep fire extinguishing equipment at a handy location
in the workshop.
• Keep primary terminals and live parts effectively covered.
• Never strike an electrode on any gas cylinder.
• Never use oxygen for venting containers.
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BOC Smoothcut Plasma 40 Operating manual
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