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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all
instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in serious injury.
CAUTION:
Do not allow persons to
operate or assemble this
unit
until they have
read this manual and have developed a
thorough understanding of how this unit
works.
WARNING:
The warnings, cautions,
and
instructions
discussed
in
this
instruction manual cannot cover all possible
conditions or situations that could occur.
It
must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors which
cannot be built into this product but must be
supplied by the operator.
WARNING:
This product can expose
you to chemicals including Lead, which is
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. For more information go
towww.P65warnings.ca.gov
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1.1 Your Welding/Cutting Environment
-Keep the environment you will be
welding/cutting in free from flammable
materials.
-Always keep a fire extinguisher accessible to
your plasma cutting/welding environment.
-Always have a qualified person install and
operate this equipment.
-Make sure the area is clean, dry and
ventilated. Do not operate the plasma cutter in
humid, wet or poorly ventilated areas.
-Always have your plasma cutter maintained by
a qualified technician in accordance with local,
state and national codes.
-Always be aware of your work environment. Be
sure to keep other people, especially children,
away from you while you are cutting.
-Keep harmful arc rays shielded from the view of
others.
-Mount the plasma cutter on a secure bench or
cart that will keep the plasma cutter secure and
prevent it from tipping over or falling.
1.2 Your Plasma Cutter’s Condition
-Check ground cable, power cord and torch
cable to be sure the insulation is not damaged.
Always replace or repair damaged components
before using the plasma cutter.
-Check all components to ensure they are clean
and in good operating condition before use.
1.3 Use of Your Plasma Cutter
Do not operate the plasma cutter if the torch is
wet. Do not immerse the plasma torch. Do not
stand in water while using this plasma cutter.
These components and the plasma cutter must
be completely dry before attempting to use it.
-Follow the instructions in this manual.
-Keep the plasma cutter in the off position when
not in use.
-Connect ground lead as close to the area
being cut as possible to ensure a good ground.
-Do not allow any body part to contact with the
material being cut, or to the ground or
electrode from another plasma cutter or welder.
-Do not cut if you are in an awkward position.
Always have a secure stance while cutting to
prevent
accidents. Wear a safety harness if working
above ground.
-Do not drape cables over or around your body.
- Wear eye protection (see ANSI Z49.1 safety
standard) while cutting to protect your eyes
from harmful UV and IR rays.
