Specifications

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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF
AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING OR CUTTING.
ASK YOUR EMPLOYER FOR SAFETY PRACTICES THAT SHOULD BE
BASED ON MANUFACTURER’S HAZARD DATA.
Full responsibility for the safety of personnel working on or near these systems rests on user of ESAB
Welding Equipment.
Incorrect operation can lead to an abnormal situation, injury to the operator and /or damage to the
equipment.
All personnel working with Plasma Cutting equipment must be fully familiar with
- handling of equipment
- location of emergency stops
- functions of equipment
- applicable safety regulations
- Plasma Cutting Process
Operator must make sure
- no one stays inside work area while machine starts
- no one is unprotected while arc is being struck
Work area must be
- free of machine parts, tools and other objects that can obstruct operator moving within the work
area
- so arranged, that emergency stop buttons are easily accessible
- free from draughts
Personal safety equipment
- always use proper safety equipment such as goggles, non ammable clothing, protective gloves
- never wear loose clothing, belts, bracelets, rings etc., which may catch on equipment or cause burns
Miscellaneous
- only authorized personnel may operate connected equipment
- check whether return cables are properly connected and grounded
-required re ghting equipment should be easily available in specially and clearly marked areas
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