ESAB CUTMASTER A40, Operating Manual

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CUTMASTER A60
GENERAL INFORMATION 0-5428
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WARNING
Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take
precautions when welding and cutting. Ask for your employer's safety
practices which should be based on manufacturers' hazard data.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
- Can kill.
- Install and earth (ground) the welding or plasma cutting unit in accordance with
applicable standards.
- Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
- Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
- Ensure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health.
- Keep your head out of the fumes.
- Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your
breathing zone and the general area.
ARC RAYS
- Can injure eyes and burn skin.
- Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding / plasma cutting screen and filter
lens and wear protective clothing.
- Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
- Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable
materials nearby.
NOISE
- Excessive noise can damage hearing.
- Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
- Warn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION
- Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
WARNING
Do not use the power source for thawing frozen pipes.
CAUTION
Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations
where the electrical power is provided by the public low-voltage
supply system. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring
electromagnetic compatibility of class A equipment in those lo-
cations, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.
CAUTION
This product is solely intended for metal removal. Any other use
may result in personal injury and / or equipment damage.
CAUTION
Read and understand the instruction manual before
installing or operating.
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