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2. WORK SAFETY
General requirements
1. The machine must only be operated by personnel thoroughly familiar with
the plasma cutting of material and who have received the appropriate
training.
2. The device must be disconnected from the mains before any electrical
work, removal of the cover or cleaning.
3. The cutting machine must be subjected to a periodic inspection once every
six months by an authorised person in accordance with ČSN 331500 and
ČSN 050630.
4. For safety reasons, protective gloves must be worn when cutting with
plasma. These gloves protect you from heat radiation and from splashing
droplets of hot metal.
5. Wear sturdy insulated footwear. Open shoes are not suitable as droplets
of hot metal can cause burns.
6. Do not look into the cutting arc without face and eye protection. Always
wear a good quality welding helmet with the protective filter intact.
7. Persons in the vicinity of the cutting site must also be informed of the
danger and be provided with protective equipment.
8. When cutting, especially in small spaces, it is important to ensure a
sufficient supply of fresh air, as cutting produces harmful fumes.
9. Do not carry out cutting work on gas, oil, fuel etc. tanks (even when empty)
as there is a risk of explosion.
10.
Special regulations apply in areas with explosion hazards.
Protective equipment
1. Welding helmet with protective filter min. 10
2. Welding gloves
3. Welding clothing, apron
4. Closed shoes
Risks - overview
1. Risk of electric shock
2. Ultraviolet and light radiation
3. Danger of inhalation of gaseous fumes and dust particles
4. Danger of burns
5. Noise
Warning
There is a risk of electric shock, especially if the insulation of
the torch and the supply cable is damaged and the machine covers are broken.
Note that voltages of up to 330 volts can occur at the torch.
The torch complies with the EN 60974-7 standard, voltage class M.