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- Follow the instructions in this manual.
- Keep 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 come in contact with the cutting wire if you are in contact with
the material being cut, ground or electrode from another Cutter.
- 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 a full coverage helmet with appropriate shade and safety glasses while cutting.
- Wear proper gloves and protective clothing to prevent your skin from being exposed to hot
metals, UV and IR rays.
- Do not overuse or overheat your Cutter. Allow proper cooling time between duty cycles.
- Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts and stay away from the drive rolls.
- Do not point torch at any body part of yourself or anyone else.
- Always use this Cutter in the rated duty cycle to prevent excessive heat and failure.
1.4 Specific Areas of Danger, Caution or Warning
Electrical Shock
Electric arc Cutters can produce a shock that can cause injury or death.
Touching electrically live parts can cause fatal shocks and severe burns. While
cutting, all metal components connected to the wire are electrically hot. Poor ground
connections are a hazard, so secure the ground lead before cutting.
- Wear dry protective apparel: coat, shirt, gloves and insulated footwear.
- Insulate yourself from the work piece. Avoid contacting the work piece or ground.
- Do not attempt to repair or maintain the Cutter while the power is on.
- Inspect all cables and cords for any exposed wire and replace immediately if found.
- Use only recommended replacement cables and cords.
- Always attach ground clamp to the work piece or work table as close to the cut area as
possible.
- Do not touch the cutting wire and the ground or grounded work piece at the same time.
- Do not use a Cutter to thaw frozen pipes.
Fumes and Gases
- Fumes emitted from the cutting process displace clean air and can result in injury or death.
- Do not breathe in fumes emitted by the cutting process. Make sure your breathing air is clean
and safe.
- Work only in a well-ventilated area or use a ventilation device to remove cutting fumes from
the environment where you will be working.
- Do not cut on coated materials (galvanized, cadmium plated or containing zinc, mercury
or barium). They will emit harmful fumes that are dangerous to breathe. If necessary use a
ventilator, respirator with air supply or remove the coating from the material in the weld area.
- The fumes emitted from some metals when heated are extremely toxic. Refer to the material
safety data sheet for the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not cut near materials that will emit toxic fumes when heated. Vapors from cleaners,
sprays and degreasers can be highly toxic when heated.
UV and IR Arc Rays
The cutting arc produces ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) rays that can cause injury
to your eyes and skin. Do not look at the cutting arc without proper eye protection.
- Always use a helmet that covers your full face from the neck to top of head and
to the back of each ear.
- Use a lens that meets proper standards and safety glasses.
- Cover all bare skin areas exposed to the arc with protective clothing and shoes. Flame-
retardant cloth or leather shirts, coats, pants or coveralls are available for protection.
- Use screens or other barriers to protect other people from the arc rays emitted from your
cutting.
- Warn people in your cutting area when you are going to strike an arc so they can protect
themselves.
Fire Hazards
Do not cut on containers or pipes that contain or have had flammable, gaseous
or liquid combustibles in them. Cutting creates sparks and heat that can ignite
flammable and explosive materials.
- Do not operate any electric arc Cutter in areas where flammable or explosive materials are
present.
- Remove all flammable materials within 35 feet of the cutting arc. If removal is not possible,
tightly cover them with fireproof covers.
- Take precautions to ensure that flying sparks do not cause fires or explosions in hidden
areas, cracks or areas you cannot see.
- Keep a fire extinguisher close in the case of fire.
- Wear garments that are oil-free with no pockets or cuffs that will collect sparks.
- Do not have on your person any items that are combustible, such as lighters or matches.
- Keep work lead connected as close to the cutting area as possible to prevent any unknown,
unintended paths of electrical current from causing electrical shock and fire hazards.
- To prevent any unintended arcs, cut wire back to ¼” stick out after cutting.
Hot Materials
Cut materials are hot and can cause severe burns if handled improperly.
- Do not touch cut materials with bare hands.
- Do not touch gun nozzle after cutting until it has had time to cool down.
Sparks/Flying Debris
Cutting creates hot sparks that can cause injury. Chipping slag off cutting creates
flying debris.
- Wear protective apparel at all times: safety glasses or shield, Cutter’s hat and ear
plugs to keep sparks out of ears and hair.
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