MULTICUTTER MC40
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ake sure that the supply mains line is equipped with an efficient earth plug.
Make sure that the work table is connected to an efficient earth plug.
Maintenance should be only carried out by qualified personnel aware of the risks due to dangerous
voltages necessary to make the unit work.
RADIATIONS
Ultraviolet radiations created by the arc may damage your eyes and burn your skin. Then:
Wear proper clothing and helmets.
Do not use contact lenses! The intense heat coming from
the arc may stick them on the cornea.
Use masks with grade DIN 10 safety lenses, at least.
Protect people surrounding the cuffing area.
FUMES
Cutting operations give off fumes and harmful metal dusts which may damage health,
therefore:
Do not work in areas without proper ventilation.
Keep your head out of fumes.
In closed rooms use suitable exhaust fans, placed under the cutting area, if possible.
It ventilation is not enough, use breathing sets approved for this procedure.
Clean the material to be cut of any solvents or halogen degreasers giving rise to toxic gases when
cutting: Some chlorine solvents may decompose with radiation emitted by the arc and create
phosgene gas.
Do not cut plated metals or metals containing lead, graphite, cadmium, zinc, chrome, quicksilver or
beryllium unless you have a proper breathing set.
The electric arc creates ozone. After long exposure to high concentrations of ozone you may have
headache, nose, throat and eyes irritation as well as serious congestion and chest pains.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE OXYGEN FOR VENTILATION.
FIRE
Avoid causing fire because of sparks, hot metal or pieces.
Make sure that suitable fireproof devices are available close to cutting area.
Remove from cutting area and surrounding area (33 feet at least) all inflammable and combustible
material.
Do not cut containers of combustible or lubricating material, even when empty. These should be
carefully cleaned before being cut.
Let the material cut cool down before touching it or putting it in contact with combustible or
inflammable material.
Do not cut parts with hollow spaces including inflammable material.
Do not work under conditions of high concentration of combustible vapours, gases or inflammable
dust.
Always check the work area half an hour after cutting so as to make sure that no fire is starting to
burn.
