Hypertherm HyPrecision 15, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
The end user is responsible for the safe operation of this equipment.
The safety precautions in this manual are general and can not anticipate every situation. Hypertherm Inc. acknowledges
that unforeseen situations due to equipment failure, site variability, insufficient maintenance, failure of control equipment,
and other events can cause equipment damage, injuries, or death. It is the user’s responsibility to identify hazards and
take the steps necessary to minimize risks.
Keep these instructions near the equipment. This manual is intended to familiarize the user with the equipment and its
parts, operation, and maintenance.
All people who operate or are exposed to this equipment must know this information:
 Applicable safety standards
 The use, limitations, and care of personal protective equipment
 The location of the written hazard communication program and safety data sheets
 How to recognize hazardous energy sources
 The correct methods for isolating and controlling energy, including lock out–tag out procedures
User qualification and training
All users must read and understand these instructions before installing, operating, or doing maintenance on
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this equipment.
Do not permit an untrained person to operate a waterjet pump. Operators must be qualified to install, operate, and
maintain this equipment. Training should include this information:
 How to start and stop the pump during routine operation and in an emergency situation
 The conditions and actions that can lead to injuries to people and damage to the pump
 How to operate all controls
 How to identify and respond to fault indicators
 How to do maintenance procedures
 A copy of this manual
This list is not all-inclusive.