(89/336/EEC) and appendix (93/68/EEC). 2 SAFETY Users of ESAB welding equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the requirements that apply to this type of plasma cutting equipment. The following recommendations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
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ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING AND CUTTING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYERS SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE BASED ON MANUFACTURERS HAZARD DATA. ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill Install and earth the welding/cutting unit in accordance with applicable standards. Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
Handy Plasma 50 packages available as well as performance specifications. Do not use any torch with this power source other than the ESAB brand PT-31XL torch. Serious injury may occur if used with any other torch.
Wear welding helmet with proper lens shade. Wear eye, ear, and body protection. Do not use any torch with this power source other than the ESAB brand PT-31 XL torch. Serious injury may occur if used with any other torch.
This system prevents the torch from being energized with high voltage if the torch switch accidentally closed when the shield is removed. ALWAYS REPLACE TORCH WITH THE PROPER TORCH MANUFACTURED BY ESAB SINCE IT ALONE CONTAINS ESABS PATENTED SAFETY INTERLOCK.
6.3 Cutting with PT - 31 XL Wear the usual protective gloves, clothing and helmet. Helmet with filter lens shade No. 6 or 7 should provide adequate protection for your eyes. Never touch any parts forward of the torch handle (tip, heat shield, electrode, etc.) unless the power switch is in the OFF position.
If problems are determined to be caused by Handy Plasma, refer to the maintenance section of this manual. If the problem is not corrected after referring to the maintenance section, contact your ESAB representative. Insufficient Penetration. Cutting speed too fast.
7 MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is important for safe, reliable operation. Note: All warranty undertakings given by the supplier cease to apply if the customer attempts to rectify any faults on the machine during the warranty period. If this equipment does not operate properly, stop work immediately and investiga- te the cause of the malfunction.
8 FAULT-TRACING / TROUBLESHOOTING Try these recommended checks and inspections before sending for an authorized service technician. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Be sure that all primary power to the machine has been externally disconnected.Open the line (wall) disconnect switch or circuit breaker before attempting inspection or work inside of the power source.
Spare parts are ordered through your nearest ESAB representative, see back cover. When ordering spare parts, please state machine type, and number as well as designation and spare part number as shown in the spare part list.
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