Important Safety Information
The following information is extremely important and must be
observed, this section is in addition to specific hazard warnings that
are mentioned throughout the manual where appropriate
The operation and routine maintenance of plasma cutting equipment can be
extremely dangerous and hazardous to your health and wellbeing
.
The plasma cutting process produces strong electric and magnetic emissions which
may cause improper or non-function of cardiac pacemakers, and other electrical
health equipment & devices. Consult your doctor if you are in any doubt before
using or being in close proximity of a working plasma cutter.
Electric Shock
Electric shock can injure or kill you, the plasma arc process requires high voltages at
high currents to create the high temperature plasma beam. This high voltage and
high current can cause serious injury or death to you or others in the workplace.
Never touch any components or parts that are electrically live or hot
Never change consumables or parts of the torch when the machine is turned on
Always ensure parts and consumables are replaced when they are worn or damaged
Do not operate the machine in damp or wet conditions
Ensure the machine is used in conjunction with an appropriate RCD
Insulate yourself from the work piece and any other parts of the circuit using
appropriate safety equipment such as gloves
Read and follow all instructions in the operation manual, if you are unsure about any
of them please contact us
The work piece should be earthed either direct to ground or to the earth terminal on
the rear of the machine
Fire and Explosion
When plasma cutting there is a risk that sparks, slag, plasma arc, conducted heat or
a combination of these could cause flammable or potentially explosive materials to
ignite or detonate.
Ensure that all combustible materials are removed from the affected area
Protect yourself and flammable materials that cannot be moved
Never cut a container or vessel that has held flammable or volatile substances
