Thermal Dynamics Ultra-Cut 300 XT, Operating Instructions Manual

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ULTRA-CUT 400 XT
Manual 0-5275 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1-1
SECTION 1: SAFETY
1.01 Safety Precautions - ENGLISH
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WARNING: These Safety Precautions are for your protection. They summarize precautionary information
from the references listed in Additional Safety Information section. Before performing any installation or
operating procedures, be sure to read and follow the safety precautions listed below as well as all other
manuals, material safety data sheets, labels, etc. Failure to observe Safety Precautions can result in injury or death.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS -- Some welding, cutting, and gouging processes are noisy
and require ear protection. The arc, like the sun, emits ultraviolet (UV) and other radiation and can
injure skin and eyes. Hot metal can cause burns. Training in the proper use of the processes and
equipment is essential to prevent accidents. Therefore:
1. Always wear safety glasses with side shields in any work area, even if welding helmets, face shields, and
goggles are also required.
2. Use a face shield fitted with the correct filter and cover plates to protect your eyes, face, neck, and ears
from sparks and rays of the arc when operating or observing operations. Warn bystanders not to watch
the arc and not to expose themselves to the rays of the electric-arc or hot metal.
3. Wear flameproof gauntlet type gloves, heavy long-sleeve shirt, cuffless trousers, high-topped shoes, and
a welding helmet or cap for hair protection, to protect against arc rays and hot sparks or hot metal. A
flameproof apron may also be desirable as protection against radiated heat and sparks.
4. Hot sparks or metal can lodge in rolled up sleeves, trouser cuffs, or pockets. Sleeves and collars should
be kept buttoned, and open pockets eliminated from the front of clothing.
5. Protect other personnel from arc rays and hot sparks with a suitable non-flammable partition or curtains.
6. Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slag or grinding. Chipped slag may be hot and can fly far.
Bystanders should also wear goggles over safety glasses.
FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS -- Heat from flames and arcs can start fires. Hot slag or sparks can also cause
fires and explosions. Therefore:
1. Remove all combustible materials well away from the work area or cover the materials with a protective
non-flammable covering. Combustible materials include wood, cloth, sawdust, liquid and gas fuels, sol-
vents, paints and coatings, paper, etc.
2. Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks or crevices in floors or wall openings and cause a hid-
den smoldering fire or fires on the floor below. Make certain that such openings are protected from hot
sparks and metal.“
3. Do not weld, cut or perform other hot work until the work piece has been completely cleaned so that there
are no substances on the work piece which might produce flammable or toxic vapors. Do not do hot work
on closed containers. They may explode.
4. Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instant use, such as a garden hose, water pail, sand bucket,
or portable fire extinguisher. Be sure you are trained in its use.
5. Do not use equipment beyond its ratings. For example, overloaded welding cable can overheat and create
a fire hazard.
6. After completing operations, inspect the work area to make certain there are no hot sparks or hot metal
which could cause a later fire. Use fire watchers when necessary.
7. For additional information, refer to NFPA Standard 51B, “Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and Welding
Processes”, available from the National Fire Protection Association, Battery march Park, Quincy, MA 02269.