SYMBOL
LEVEL OR DEGREE OF HAZARD
Calls attention to a critical step or procedure which, if
improperly performed, may adversely affect the
function of the product or overall quality.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if
not avoided, may result in moderate injury. Used to
warn against unsafe practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Limited to the most extreme situations.
1-3. WARNINGS.
To avoid serious injury or death, all personnel shall heed these warnings.
a. Never point the torch at anybody.
b. Never use the equipment unless you are familiar with acceptable industrial welding and cutting
procedures and practices.
c. Always use this equipment following generally accepted industrial safety procedures and practices.
d. Always apply and adhere to ANSI/ASC Z49.1-88 Safety in Welding and Cutting standards, or
similar locally prevailing standards when using this equipment.
e. Never remove, cover, or alter the warning labels attached to this equipment.
f.
All users and their supervisory personnel must read and be thoroughly familiar with these operating
instructions prior to using this equipment.
g. Never modify this equipment in any manner or use it in any way not specified in this manual.
1-4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
Failure to heed these safety precautions may result in death, severe bodily injury, or severe property
damage. Protect yourself and others. Fumes and gases developed may be dangerous to your health.
Ultra-violet rays and splatter can injure eyes and exposed skin. Electric shock can kill. Oxygen
reacts explosively when mixed with oil or grease.
a. Always clear the work area of flammable materials.
b. Always clear the work area of bystanders.
c. The operator and all bystanders must always wear adequate protective (flame and/or spark
resistant) clothing, footwear, and gloves when using this system.
d. Never operate this equipment without proper face and eye protection. Always use a number 5 or 6
shade filter.
