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6. Turn off all equipment when not in use. Discon-
nect power to equipment if it will be left unat-
tended or out of service.
7. Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly
spliced cables.
8. Do not wrap cables around your body.
9. Connect work piece to a good electrical ground.
10. Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or
replace damaged parts as soon as practical.
2. Do not plasma cut where flying sparks can strike
flammable material.
3. Remove all flammables within 10m of the plasma
cutting site.
4. Be alert that plasma cutting sparks and hot ma-
terials can easily go through small cracks and
openings to adjacent areas.
5. Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
6. Be aware that plasma cutting on a ceiling, floor,
bulkhead, or partition can cause fire on the hid-
den side.
7. Do not plasma cut on closed containers such as
tanks or drums.
Sparks & Hot Metal
WARNING!
Chipping and grinding causes flying metal, and
as welds cool they can throw off slag.
1. Wear an AS/NZS approved face shield or safety
goggles. Side shields are recommended.
2. Wear appropriate safety equipment to protect the
skin and body.
Fumes And Gases
WARNING!
Plasma cutting produces fumes and gases.
Breathing these fumes and gases can be haz-
ardous to your health.
1. Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe
the fumes.
2. If inside, ventilate the area and/or use an exhaust
at the arc to remove welding fumes and gases.
3. If ventilation is poor, use an approved air-sup-
plied respirator.
4. Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the man-
ufacturer’s instruction for the metals, consuma-
bles, coatings, and cleaners.
5. Work in a confined space only if it is well venti-
lated, or while wearing an air-supplied respirator.
Be sure the breathing air is safe.
6. Do not use plasma cutter in locations near de-
greasing, cleaning, or spraying operations. The
heat can react with vapours to form highly toxic
and irritating gases.
Fire & Explosive Risks
WARNING!
Sparks and spatter fly off when plasma cut-
ting..The flying sparks, hot metal, workpiece,
and hot equipment can cause fires and burns.
Accidental contact of electrode or welding wire to
metal objects can cause sparks, overheating, or fire.
1. Protect yourself and others from flying sparks
and hot metal.
