HTP MICROCUT 600, Owner'S Manual

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PLASMA ARC HAZARDS
WARNING
THE HEAT FROM THE PLASMA ARC CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. THE FORCE OF
THE ARC ADDS GREATLY TO THEBURN
HAZARD. THE INTENSELY HOT AND
POWERFUL ARC CAN QUICKLY CUT
THROUGH GLOVES AND TISSUE.
• Keep away from the torch tip.
• Do not grip material near the cutting path.
• The pilot arc can cause burns - keep away
from torch tip when trigger is pressed.
• Wear proper fl ame retardant clothing
covering all exposed body areas.
• Point torch away from your body and toward
work when pressing the torch trigger.
• Turn off power source and disconnect
input power before disassembling torch or
changing torch parts.
FUME HAZARDS
WARNING
FUMES, GASSES, AND VAPORS CAN
CAUSE DISCOMFORT, ILLNESS, AND
DEATH!
To reduce the risk of discomfort, illness, or
death, read, understand, and follow the
following safety instructions. In addition,
make certain that anyone else that uses this
equipment or is a bystander in the working
area, understands and follows these safety
instructions as well.
• Do not cut in an area until it is checked
for adequate ventilation as described in
ANSI standard #Z49.1. If ventilation is not
adequate to exchange all fumes and gasses
generated during the cutting process with
fresh air, do not cut unless the operator
and all bystanders are wearing air-supplied
respirators.
• Do not heat metals coated with, or that
contain, materials that produce toxic
fumes (such as galvanized steel), unless
the coating is removed. Make certain the
area is well ventilated, and the operator
and all bystanders are wearing air-supplied
respirators.
• Do not weld, cut, or heat lead, zinc, cadmium,
mercury, beryllium, or similar metals without
seeking professional advice and inspection
of the ventilation of the working area. These
metals produce EXTREMELY TOXIC fumes
which can cause discomfort, illness, and
death.
• Do not weld or cut in areas that are near
chlorinated solvents. Vapors from chlorinated
hydrocarbons, such as trichloroethylene and
perchloroethylene, can be decomposed by
the heat of an electric arc or its ultraviolet
radiation. These actions can cause
PHOSGENE, a HIGHLY TOXIC gas to form,
along with other lung and eye-irritating
gasses. Do not weld or cut where these
solvent vapors can be drawn into the work
area or where the ultraviolet radiation can
penetrate to areas containing even very small
amounts of these vapors.
• Do not weld or cut in a confi ned area unless
it is being ventilated or the operator (and
anyone else in the area) is wearing an air-
supplied respirator.
• Stop working if you develop momentary
eye, nose, or throat irritation as this indicates
inadequate ventilation. Stop work and take
necessary steps to improve ventilation in the
working area. Do not resume work if physical
discomfort persists.