Safety In Cutting With Plasma Arc - 1
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This machine has been designed to cut metal pieces,
and it cannot be used for any other purpose.
Be sure that this machine should only operated by qualified personnel. Be sure that all installation, operation,
maintenance and repair procedures are performed only by authorized personnel. Be sure to read user guide
carefully before operating the machine. Failure to follow the instructions included in the user guide may cause
serious injury, loss of life and damage on machine. Please read the warnings next to the symbols stated below.
"Kaynak Tekniği Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş." is not liable for any damages due to improper connection, storage
conditions and operation procedures.
WARNING: This symbol indicates that instructions must be followed to avoid serious
personal injury, loss of life or damage to this equipment. Protect yourself and others.
READ and UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS: Read and understand this manual
before operating this equipment. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual may
cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this equipment.
ELECTRIC SHOCK MAY KILL: Electric shock danger is the most serious risk that cutting
operator may encounter frequently. Contacting electrically hot parts may cause injuries,
death or falling down due to electric shock and sudden reflex. While machine is operating,
do not touch to the tip of cutting torch, ground connection or live work piece connected to
the machine. Insulate yourself against the tip of cutting torch, grounding connection or work
piece. Immediately after plugging out the power cable, do not touch metal ends of power
cable, there may be electric shock danger.
MATERIAL BEING CUT MAY BURN: High amounts of heat may be produced while cutting
operation. Hot surfaces and material may cause serious burns. While touching or moving this
kind of material, always wear gloves.
FUMES AND GASES MAY BE DANGEROUS: Cutting operation may cause fumes, cut piece
powder and gases that are injurious to health. Always enough ventilation should be used or
fumes, metal powders and gases should be exhausted from breathing place. Generally in
cutting applications; temporary effects for short time can be seen such as face and skin burning,
dizziness, nausea and fever based on exposure period and amount of fume. Long time fume
exposure may cause iron loading and dysfunctions in lungs. Bronchitis and pulmonary fibrosis
are primary effects occurred.
SPARKS FROM CUTTING OPERATION MAY CAUSE FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS. Keep
away fire hazards from cutting area and have a fire extinguisher readily available. Remember
that cutting sparks and hot materials from cutting operation can easily go through small
cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Until ensuring that precautions are used to fully clean
flammable and toxic gases, never perform cutting operation on any tanks, drums, containers
or material. Never operate cutter in places that flammable gases, vapors or liquid fuels exist.
Always keep in mind the fire risk due to high temperatures while performing cutting operation.
