Product Manual

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SECTION 1 – SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: READ BEFORE USING – AVOID INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS
WARNING: Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and repair this unit.
WARNING: Keep other people, especially children, away during operation.
FIRE PREVENTION - Oxy-fuel gas apparatus uses fire or combustion as a basic tool. This
process must be controlled or it can be extremely destructive.
• The work area must have a fireproof floor.
• Furniture used during the welding or cutting process must have fireproof tops.
• Protect nearby walls from sparks and hot metal with heat resistant shields or other approved
material.
• A fire extinguisher must be kept in the work area. Ensure it has appropriate FM Approvals
and inspect regularly.
• Ensure work area is free of combustible material. If it cannot be removed, protect with fire
proof covers.
• NEVER WORK ALONE!
• Before each use, inspect the gas hose for damage. Replace immediately if damaged.
• When not in use, ensure gas supply is shut off.
• DO NOT touch welding or cutting tip to any part of your body or combustible material.
• Maintain this equipment according to manual specifications. Repair and/or replace parts
immediately as needed.
• Keep all cylinders secured in a portable tote, cylinder cart or cylinder bracket system.
• Never perform welding, heating or cutting operations on a container that has held toxic,
combustible or flammable liquids, or vapors.
• Never perform welding, heating or cutting operations in an area containing combustible
vapors, explosives, or flammable liquids.
• Never allow oxygen to contact grease, oil or other flammable substances. These substances
become highly-explosive in the presence of oxygen.
FUMES AND GASES ARE OFTEN HAZARDOUS – Breathing gases generated from the
welding or cutting processes can be hazardous to your health.
• Avoid breathing fumes by keeping your head clear of fumes.
• Ensure that area is well ventilated. If necessary, force ventilation to remove
welding/cutting fumes and gases.
• Wear an approved air-supplied respirator when area is poorly ventilated.
• ALWAYS read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and manufacturer’s
recommendations for consumables, coatings, degreasers, cleaners and filler metals.