1 DIRECTIVE
2 SAFETY
Users of ESAB welding equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who
works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions
must meet the requirements that apply to this type of plasma cutting equipment. The following
recommendations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the
workplace.
All work must be carried out by trained personnel well-acquainted with the operation of the pla-
sma cutting equipment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations
which can result in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
1.
Anyone who uses the plasma cutting equipment must be familiar with:
- its operation
- location of emergency stops
- its function
- relevant safety precautions
- plasma cutting
2.
The operator must ensure that:
- no unauthorized person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is
started up
- no one is unprotected when the arc is struck
3.
The workplace must:
- be suitable for the purpose
- be free from draughts
4.
Personal safety equipment
- always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame-
proof clothing, safety gloves
5. General precautions
- make sure the return cable is connected securely
- work on high voltage equipment
may only be carried by a qualified electrician
- appropriate fire extinguishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand
- Lubrication and maintenance
must not
be carried out on the equipment during operation.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ESAB Welding Equipment AB, S-695 81 Lax
å, Sweden, declares that plasma cutting equipment Handy Plasma 50
from serial Nr
307 onwards
conforms to standard IEC/EN 60974-1, IEC/EN 60941-7, in accordance with the
requirement of directive (73/23/EEC) and appendix (93/68/EEC) and standard EN 50199 in accordance with the
requirements of directive (89/336/EEC) and appendix (93/68/EEC).
Laxå 2003-02-07
HENRY SELENIUS
Vice President
ESAB Welding Equipment AB
695 81 Laxå
Tel: +46-584-81000
Fax: +46-584-411924
SWEDEN
