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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
This unit emits powerful high current and extreme heat which can cause severe burns, dismemberment, electrical shock and death. Eastwood shall not be held
liable for consequences due to deliberate or unintentional misuse of this product.
IMPORTANT NOTE
These instructions are intended only to provide the user with some familiarity of the Eastwood Cut 60 Plasma Cutter. Electric arc cutting is a highly complex
procedure with many variables. If you have no experience with electric arc cutting, it is extremely important to seek the advice of someone experienced in electric
arc cutting for instruction, enroll in a local technical school welding course or study a comprehensive how-to DVD and obtain a good quality reference book on
welding plasma cutting and welding as there is a moderate learning curve necessary before achieving proficiency. Before attempting to use this unit on an actual
project or object of value, practice on a similar material as there are many variables present and settings required when cutting or welding different metals such
as steel and stainless steel. It is also strongly recommended that the user adhere to the American Welding Society guidelines, codes and applications prior to
producing welds where safety is affected.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Plasma cutting can be dangerous to you and other persons in the work area. Read and understand this instruction manual before using your Eastwood Plasma
Cutter. Injury or death can occur if safe welding practices are not followed. Safety information is set forth below and throughout this manual.
To learn more about welding safety, read OSHA Title 29 CFR 1910, available at
www.osha.gov
; ANSI Z49.1, “Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes,”
available at
www.aws.org
; and the consumable manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet.
The following explanations are displayed in this manual, on the labeling, and on all other information provided with this product:
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH!
• Improper use of a Plasma Cutter can cause electric shock, injury and death! Read all precautions described in the Plasma Cutter
Manual to reduce the possibility of electric shock.
• Disconnect Plasma Cutter from power supply before assembly, disassembly or maintenance of the torch, contact tip, and when
installing or removing nozzles.
• Always wear dry, protective clothing and leather welding gloves and insulated footwear. Use suitable clothing made from durable
flame-resistant material to protect your skin.
• If other persons or pets are in the area of plasma cutting, use welding screens to protect bystanders from sparks.
• Always operate the Plasma Cutter in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do not operate the Plasma Cutter in humid, wet, rainy or
poorly ventilated areas.
• The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the Plasma Cutter is on. Do not allow these “hot” parts
to come in contact with your bare skin or wet clothing.
• Separate yourself from the arcing circuit by using insulating mats to prevent contact from the work surface.
• Be sure that the work piece is properly supported and grounded prior to beginning a plasma cutting operation.
• Always attach the ground clamp to the piece to be cut and as close to the cutting area as possible. This will give the least
resistance and best cut.
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