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• 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.
⚠WARNING
Shielding Gas Cylinders Can Explode
High pressure cylinders can explode if damaged, so treat them carefully.
• Never expose cylinders to high heat, sparks, open flames, mechanical shocks or arcs.
• Do not touch cylinder with torch.
• Do not cut on the cylinder.
• Always secure cylinder upright to a cart or stationary object.
• Keep cylinders away from welding, cutting or electrical circuits.
• Use the proper regulators, gas hose and fittings for the specific application.
• Do not look into the valve when opening it.
• Use a protective cylinder cap whenever possible.
⚠CAUTION
Proper Care, Maintenance, and Repair
• Always have the power disconnected when working on internal components.
• Do not touch or handle PC board without being properly grounded with a wrist strap. Put PC
board in static proof bag to move or ship.
• Do not put hands or fingers near moving parts such as drive rolls of fan.
Grounding
⚠WARNING
• This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock. This
unit is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.
• DO NOT MODIFY THE PROVIDED PLUG. If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
• CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the
grounding instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded.
Grounded Tools: Tools with 3-Prong Plugs
Tools marked with Grounding Required have a 3-wire cord and 3-prong grounding plug. The plug
must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break