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1.0 SAFETY
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL
Electric Shock can injure or kill. Saddle machine operation and many cutting processes use or produce high voltage
electrical energy. This electric energy can cause severe or fatal shock to the operator or others in the work place.
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Never touch any parts that are electrically “live” or “hot”
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Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourself from the work piece or other parts of the plasma cutting circuit.
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Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts.
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Extra care must be taken when work place is moist or damp.
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If installing a motorized saddle machine, install and maintain equipment according to NEC (National Electric Code),
refer to publications section in this manual.
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Disconnect power source before performing any service or repairs.
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Read and follow all the instructions in the operating manuals.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Hot slag, sparks, oxygen-fueled cutting flame or the plasma arc can cause fire and explosion.
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Be sure there are no combustible or flammable materials in the workplace. Any material that cannot be removed
must be protected.
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Ventilate all flammable or explosive vapors from the workplace.
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Do not cut or weld on containers that may have held combustibles.
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Provide a fire watch when working in an area where fire hazards may exist.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
The Saddle Machine may operate automatically without warning. Keep the immediate area around the Saddle Machine
clear of materials that may cause interference. Keep area clear of bystanders. All untrained persons should not work on or
near a saddle machine. Do not leave the saddle machine unattended while power is on to any electronics.
NOISE
Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Plasma arc cutting, oxy/fuel torch cutting, and grinding can cause noise levels
that exceed safe limits. You must protect your ears from loud noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
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To protect your hearing from loud noise, wear protective earplugs and/or ear muffs. Protect others in the workplace.
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Noise levels should be measured to be sure the decibels (sound) do not exceed safe levels.
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For information on how to test for noise refer to the publications section of this manual
GASES, DUST, AND FUMES
Gases and fumes produced during the cutting process can be dangerous to your health.
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Keep all fumes and gases away from the breathing area. Keep your head out of the cutting fume plume.
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Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not adequate to remove all fumes and gases.
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The kinds of fumes and gases from cutting depend on the kind of metal being cut, coatings on the metal, and the
different processes. You must be very careful when cutting or welding any metals which may contain the following:
Antimony Cadmium
Lead
Selenium
Arsenic
Chromium
Manganese Silver
Barium
Cobalt
Mercury Vanadium
Beryllium
Copper
Nickel
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For information on how to test for fumes and gases in your workplace refer to publications section of this manual.
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Use special equipment, if needed, to capture fumes and gases.
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Do not use in an area where combustible or explosive gases or materials are located.
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Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the vapors of chlorinated solvents and cleansers. Remove all sources of these
vapors.
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This product, when used for welding or cutting, produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.5 et seq.)
