Section 4 - Operating The Torch - Miller Electric MC-80 Owner's Manual

SECTION 4 – OPERATING THE TORCH
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
Always wear dry insulating gloves.
Insulate yourself from work and ground.
Do not touch live electrical parts.
Keep all panels and covers securely in place.
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous
to your health.
Keep your head out of the fumes.
Ventilate area, or use breathing device.
Read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and
manufacturer's instructions for material cut.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin;
NOISE can damage hearing.
Wear face protection with correct shade of filter.
Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.
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Figure 4-1. Safety Equipment
CUTTING can cause fire or explosion.
Do not cut near flammable material.
Provide protection from flying sparks.
Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.
Do not locate unit over combustible surfaces.
Do not cut on closed containers.
Allow work and equipment to cool before handling.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
Keep away from moving parts.
Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards closed
and securely in place.
See Safety Precautions at beginning of manual for ba-
sic cutting safety information.
Wear the following while cutting:
1 Dry, Insulating Gloves
2 Safety Glasses With Side
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Shields
3 Welding Helmet
4 Face Shield
Wear either helmet or face shield
with correct shade of filter (See
ANSI Z49.1).
5 Ear Muffs
Wear approved ear muffs or ear
plugs if noise exposure exceeds
OSHA limits.
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