Personal Protection
The supply circuit is protected by a circuit -breaker with a rating of 30A when this
machine is used for cutting.
Respiratory:
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Confined space cutting should be carried out with the aid of a fume respirator or
air supplied respirator that complies with AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Standards.
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You must always have enough ventilation in confined spaces. Be aware of this at
all time.
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Wear a respirator when natural or forced ventilation is not good enough.
Eye Protection:
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Protective eyewear or faceshield should be worn when plasma cutting. Ultra
violet rays are harmful to people’s eyes. Fumes can cause irritation. Always wear
suitable eye protection.
Clothing:
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Protective clothing should be worn when plasma cutting. Ultra violet rays and
sparks are harmful to people’s uncovered skin.
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Flameproof loose fitting cotton clothing buttoned to the neck, protective leather
gloves, spats, apron and steel capped safety boots are recommended.
Set Up
Work Area:
The plasma cutter is to be set up in an area which is adequately ventilated and that
the air vents are not obstructed. Care must be taken when positioning as to prevent
the fan from introducing dust or deposits into the plasma cutter.
Power Supply:
Connect the power supply cable to a 15 Amp dedicated power
point located as near as possible to the work area, so that the
unit can be switched off quickly in case of emergency. Your
plasma cutter includes an input power cord and plug suitable
for 240 Volt, 15 Amp, Single – Phase input power (normal
household current).
Make sure that the mains supply switch and any fuses have a value which is the same or
20% above the maximum current absorbed by the unit. All fuses should be the slow-
blow type.
Note:
15 Amp plug can only be used in a 15 Amp power point. A 15 Amp power
point can only be installed by a qualified person.
Any 15 Amp extension lead and plug should have the same cross-section as the
power supply cable. Extension leads, however , should only be used when absolutely
necessary. It is important to note that any extension of mains cables or torch cables
will possibly affect the cutting performance of this cutting equipment, due to the
resistance of the cable will reduce voltage input, which is determined by the length
of the cable.
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Large Earth
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