Instruction Manual

HOT PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS
 Do not touch hot parts without wearing protection.
 Allow the electrode to cool sufficiently before working with parts that could potentially
be hot.
NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING
 Prolonged noise exposure from cutting and welding equipment can cause damage if levels of noise
exceed the OSHA standards
 Wear approved hearing protectors
 Warn other workers nearby of the high noise level and hazard
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
 Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause birth defects, and in some cases, cancer. (California Health and Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS
AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY
 AWS C5.2, Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc Cutting
 AWS F4.1, Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting
OSHA STANDARDS
 OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Safety and Health Standards
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
 NFPA Standard 70, National Electric Code
 NFPA Standard 51B, Cutting and Welding Processes
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE
 ANSI Standard Z87.1, Safe practices for Occupation and Educational Eye and Face Protection
 ANSI Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting
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