THERMACUT EX-TRACK, Operator'S Manual

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EX-TRACK
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Operator Manual, Revision T-1 20
Touching electrical parts could cause a fatal shock or severe
burns.
•
Do not touch live electrical components.
• Wear dry insulated gloves, shoes and protective clothing.
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground using dry
insulating material large enough for the work area.
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The working area should be clean and dry.
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Switch OFF the system for cleaning and maintenance
operations.
• Do not wrap cables around your body.
•
Turn OFF the machine when not in use.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL
• Periodically check the power supply cable, to insure
that the outer insulation is intact. Replace the power
supply cable immediately if damaged. DO NOT use
the system with bare or exposed wires, this is highly
dangerous.
• Before removing the cover or handling any of the
internal components of the system, wait 5 (FIVE)
minutes to ensure complete discharge of the
capacitors.
• Keep the system in good condition; repair or replace
damaged parts immediately. Maintain the system in
accordance with the manual.
FIRE PREVENTION
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Keep flammable items away from the work area.
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Ensure that there is a fully charged fire extinguisher in the
work area
• Ventilate the work area, check for flammable/combustible
gases, liquids and materials, remove prior to cutting as
they present a fire risk.
EXPLOSION PREVENTION
•
Do not cut in areas containing explosives, flammable
gases or vapors.
• Do not place the system on, over, or near combustible
surfaces.
Caution! After cutting, the work piece will be HOT!
•
Do not touch hot parts bare handed, wear suitable
hand protection.
• Allow cooling time before handling.
CUTTING CAN CAUSE FIRE OR
EXPLOSION
Flying sparks are created during the metal cutting/gouging
processes; the area should be kept free from flammables.
•
Use face shield/safety glasses with side protection.
•
Wear flame resistant clothing, footwear and hand
protection.
• Use earplugs/defenders that are flame resistant to
prevent sparks entering the ear and to reduce the
noise level.
FLYING SPARKS (ARC SPRAY)
CAN CAUSE INJURY, FIRE OR
EXPLOSION
The plasma arc is activated immediately after the torch trigger
is depressed.
•
Turn off the power before changing the torch
consumables, the plasma arc can burn through skin and
gloves.
• Do not place your hand or hold the work piece near the
cutting path.
•
Do not point the torch toward yourself or other persons.
PLASMA ARC CAN INJURE
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HOT PARTS CAN CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS
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Do not operate the system in areas with an
atmosphere containing high concentrations of dust,
flammable gases or vapors.
• Do not use the system to cut pressurized containers
that have not been de-pressurized, vented and
cleaned.