Product Manual

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⚠WARNING
Electrical Shock
Plasma cutters can produce a shock that can cause injury or death. Touching electrically live parts
can cause fatal shocks and severe burns. While cutting, all metal components connected to the torch
are electrically hot. Poor ground connections are a hazard, so secure the ground lead before cutting.
 Wear dry protective apparel: coat, shirt, gloves, and insulated footwear.
 Insulate yourself from the work piece. Avoid contacting the work piece or ground.
 Do not attempt to repair or maintain the plasma cutter while the power is ON.
 Inspect all cables and cords for any exposed wire and replace immediately.
 Use only recommended replacement cables and cords.
 Always attach the ground clamp to the work piece or work table as close to the cutting area as
possible.
 Do not touch the torch and the ground or grounded work piece at the same time.
 Do not use a plasma cutter to thaw frozen pipes.
⚠WARNING
Fumes and Gases
 Do not use plasma cutter in the presence of gasoline, diesel, propane, or other flammable
liquids. Sparks created from the cutter may ignite liquids or fumes, causing an explosion and
serious injury or death.
 Fumes emitted from the plasma cutting process displace clean air and can result in injury or
death.
 Do not breathe in fumes emitted by the plasma cutting process. Make sure your breathing air
is clean and safe.
 Work only in a well-ventilated area or use a ventilation device to remove plasma cutting fumes
from the environment where you will be working.
 Do not plasma cut on coated materials (galvanized, cadmium plated or containing zinc,
mercury or barium). They will emit harmful fumes that are dangerous to breathe. If necessary
use a ventilator, respirator with air supply, or remove the coating from the material in the
cutting area.
 The fumes emitted from some heated metals are extremely toxic. Refer to the material safety
data sheet for the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Do not plasma cut near materials that will emit toxic fumes when heated. Vapors from
cleaners, sprays and degreasers can be highly toxic when heated.
⚠WARNING
UV and IR Arc Rays
The plasma cutting arc produces ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) rays that can cause injury to
your eyes and skin. Do not look at the plasma cutting arc without proper eye protection.
 Always use safety glasses, a shield, or a helmet that meets ANSI Z49.1 standards for plasma
cutting.
 Cover all bare skin areas exposed to the arc with protective clothing and shoes. Flame-
retardant cloth or leather shirts, coats, pants, or coveralls are available for protection.
 Use screens or other barriers to protect other people from the arc rays emitted from your
plasma cutting.
 Warn people in your area when you are going to strike an arc so they can protect themselves.