HTP MICROCUT 600, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY SUMMARY
Every worker respects the tools with which
they work. They know that the tools represent
years of constantly improved designs and
developments. The true craftsman also knows
that tools are dangerous if misused or abused.
Reading this operator’s manual before using
the plasma cutter will enable you to do a better,
safer job. Learn the plasma cutter’s applications
and limitations as well as the specifi c potential
hazards peculiar to plasma cutting.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The following safety information is provided as
guidelines to help you operate your new plasma
cutter under the safest possible conditions.
Any equipment that uses electrical power can
be potentially dangerous to use when safety
or safe handling instructions are not known or
not followed. The following safety information
is provided to give the user the information
necessary for safe use and operation.
A procedure step preceded by a WARNING
is an indication that the next step contains a
procedure that might be injurious to a person if
proper safety precautions are not heeded.
A procedure preceded by a CAUTION is
an indication that the next step contains a
procedure that might damage the equipment
being used.
A NOTE may be used before or after a
procedure step to highlight or explain
something in that step.
READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
before attempting to install,
operate, or service this plasma cutter. Failure to
comply with these instructions could result in
personal injury and/or property damage.
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFE-
RENCE.
Note :
• The following safety alert symbols identify
important safety messages in this manual.
• When you see one of the symbols shown
here, be alert to the possibility of personal
injury and carefully read the message that
follows.
This symbol indicates that the
possibility of electric shock hazard
exists during the operation of the
step(s) that follow.
This symbol indicates that the
possibility of fi re hazard exists during
the operation of the step(s) that
follow.
This symbol indicates that the helmet
must be worn during the step(s) that
follow to protect against eye damage
and burns due to fl ash hazard.
This symbol indicates that the
possibility of toxic gas hazard exists
during operation of the step(s) that
follow.
This symbol indicates that the
possibility of being burned by hot
slag exists during operation of the
step(s) that follow.
This symbol indicates that the eye
protection should be worn to protect
against fl ying debris in the following
step(s).
This symbol indicates that the
possibility of injury or death exists
due to improper handling and
maintenance of compresses gas
cylinders or regulators.
This symbol indicates that plasma arc
can injure.
• Published standards on safety are available.
They are listed in ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INFORMATION at the end of this SAFETY
SUMMARY.
The National Electrical Code, Occupation Safety
and Health Act regulations, local industrial
codes and local inspection requirements also
provide a basis for equipment installation, use,
and service.