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Plasma Cutter
Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Plasma Cutter
Plasma 275
-Do not operate any plasma cutter in areas where flammable or explosive
materials are present.
-Remove all flammable materials within 35 feet of the plasma 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 the work lead connected as close to the plasma cutting area as possible to
prevent any unknown, unintended paths of electrical current from causing
electrical shock and fire hazards.
Hot Materials
Plasma cut materials are hot and can cause severe burns if handled
improperly.
-Do not touch plasma cut materials with bare hands.
- Do not touch torch tip after cutting until it has had time to cool down.
Sparks/Flying Debris
Plasma cutting creates hot sparks that can cause injury. Chipping
slag off cuts can create flying debris.
-Wear protective apparel at all times: ANSI-approved safety glasses
or shield, a welder’s hat and ear plugs to keep sparks out of ears and hair.
Electromagnetic Field
-Electromagnetic fields can interfere with various electrical and
electronic devices such as pacemakers.
-Consult your doctor before using any plasma cutting device
-Keep people with pacemakers away from your plasma cutting area while cutting.
-Do not wrap cable around your body while plasma cutting.
- Wrap plasma torch cable and ground cable together whenever possible.
- Keep plasma torch and ground cables on the same side of your body.
Shielding Gas Cylinder Can Explode
High pressure cylinders can explode if damaged, so treat them
carefully.
-Never expose cylinders to high heat, sparks, open flames, mechanical shocks or
arcs
-Do not touch cylinder with plasma torch.
-Do not plasma cut on the cylinder.
-Always secure cylinder upright to a cart or stationary object
