Specifications

The safety precautions given previously must be strictly adhered to. The following
precautions are additional to, and focus specifically on Plasma Cutters.
ALWAYS have a fire extinguisher handy when operating the cutter.
ALWAYS wear protective clothing - overalls, gloves and sturdy footwear, To
avoid the risk of burns,
ALWAYS ensure that the cutting cable, air compressor hose and electrical
input lead are kept well away from the possible ‘spatter’ of hot metal created
when cutting.
ALWAYS operate the cutter in a well ventilated area or an area equipped
with a fume extractor. Check the possibility that the material to be cut will
give off toxic gas or fumes. If there is any doubt, a respirator should worn.
NEVER operate near water or any other liquid.
NEVER operate near anything flammable. Whilst plasma cutters do not produce
an open flame, they do produce very hot metal during the cutting process, hot
enough to set alight flammable materials, should contact be made.
NEVER observe the electric plasma arc with the naked eye. Always wear
eye protection such as welding goggles used for oxy-acetylene welding.
Should the cutting cable be burned, replace it NEVER attempt to repair it
yourself.
NEVER operate the machine with the covers removed.
NEVER dismantle the tip from the torch unless the machine has been
disconnected from the electrical supply.
NEVER push the torch nozzle down with your hands unless the machine has
been disconnected from the electrical supply.
NEVER cut fuel or lubricant containers, even if they are empty.
NEVER cut containers or casings which contain flammable material.
NEVER cut in environments which are polluted by flammable gas or
combustible vapours, such as petrol etc.
NEVER point the torch jet at people or animals.
Should you feel sick or develop sore eyes whilst using the plasma cutter, STOP
WORK IMMEDIATELY and move to fresh air. Do not resume cutting until you
have provided good ventilation for the cutting area.
When halogenated solvents or degreasing agents are present, the material
to be cut should be cleaned properly to prevent the formation of toxic gases.
Some chlorinated solvents may decompose in the presence of the radiation
given out by the arc and may generate phosphene gas.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PLASMA CUTTERS
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