Product Manual

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⚠WARNING
Fire Hazards
Do not plasma cut on containers or pipes that contain or have had flammable, gaseous, or
liquid combustibles in them. Plasma cutting creates sparks and heat that can ignite flammable
and explosive materials.
 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 cutter. 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 without 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 weld area as possible to prevent any unknown,
unintended paths of electrical current from causing electrical shock and fire hazards.
⚠CAUTION
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 the torch after cutting until it has had time to cool down.
⚠CAUTION
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.
⚠CAUTION
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.