
Hypertherm
Plasma Systems
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Section 1
SAFETY
In this section:
Recognize Safety Information...................................................................................................................................1-2
Follow Safety Instructions .........................................................................................................................................1-2
Cutting Can Cause Fire or Explosion .......................................................................................................................1-2
Electric Shock Can Kill..............................................................................................................................................1-3
Cutting Can Produce Toxic Fumes ...........................................................................................................................1-3
A Plasma Arc Can Cause Injury and Burns ..............................................................................................................1-4
Arc Rays Can Burn Eyes and Skin ...........................................................................................................................1-4
Grounding Safety ......................................................................................................................................................1-4
Compressed Gas Equipment Safety ........................................................................................................................1-5
Gas Cylinders Can Explode If Damaged ..................................................................................................................1-5
Noise Can Damage Hearing .....................................................................................................................................1-5
Pacemaker and Hearing Aid Operation ....................................................................................................................1-5
A Plasma Arc Can Damage Frozen Pipes ................................................................................................................1-5
Additional Safety Information ....................................................................................................................................1-5
Warning Label...........................................................................................................................................................1-6