ESAB B Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual page 9

SECTION 1
1.5 Electrical Grounding
WARNING
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1.6 Operating A Plasma Cutting Machine
WARNING
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WARNING
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Electrical grounding is imperative for proper
machine operation and SAFETY. Refer to this
manual's Installation section for detailed grounding
instructions.
Electric shock hazard.
Improper grounding can cause severe injury or
death.
Machine must be properly grounded before put
into service.
Flying debris and loud noise
hazards.
Hot spatter can burn and injure eyes. Wear
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goggles to protect eyes from burns and
flying debris generated during operation.
Chipped slag may be hot and fly far.
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Bystanders should also wear goggles and
safety glasses.
• Noise from plasma arc can damage hearing.
Wear correct ear protection when cutting
above water.
Burn hazard.
Hot metal can burn.
Do not touch metal plate or parts
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immediately after cutting. Allow metal time
to cool, or douse with water.
Do not touch plasma torch immediately after
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cutting. Allow torch time to cool.
SAFETY
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