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SKU 97994
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Do not abuse the Power Cord (32).
c.
Never use the Cord for pulling or
unplugging the plasma cutter. Keep
Cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled Cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
When operating a plasma cutter out-
d.
doors, use an extension cord suit-
able for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
3.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing
a.
and use common sense when oper-
ating a plasma cutter. Do not use a
plasma cutter while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication.
A moment of inatten-
tion while operating plasma cutters
may result in serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear
b.
eye protection.
Safety equipment
such as arc shaded, impact safety
full face shield, dust mask or respi-
rator, heavy-duty work gloves, non-
skid safety shoes, or hearing protec-
tion used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
Avoid accidental starting. Ensure
c.
the Power Switch (11) is in the off-
position before plugging in.
Plug-
ging in plasma cutters that have the
Switch on invites accidents.
Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-
d.
ing and balance at all times.
This
enables better control of the plasma
cutter in unexpected situations.
Plasma cutter use and care
4.
Use the correct plasma cutter for
a.
your application.
The correct plasma
cutter will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the plasma cutter if the
b.
Power Switch (11) does not turn it on
and off.
Any plasma cutter that can-
not be controlled with the Switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the Power Cord (32)
c.
from the power source before mak-
ing any adjustments, changing ac-
cessories, or storing plasma cutters.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the plasma
cutter accidentally.
Store idle plasma cutters out of the
d.
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the plasma
cutter or these instructions to oper-
ate the plasma cutter.
Plasma cut-
ters are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintain plasma cutters. Check for
e.
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
plasma cutter’s operation. If dam-
aged, have the plasma cutter re-
paired before use.
Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained
plasma cutters.
Use the plasma cutter and accesso-
f.
ries in accordance with these in-
structions and in the manner intend-
ed for the particular type of plasma
cutter, taking into account the work-
ing conditions and the work to be
performed.
Use of the plasma cutter
for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
