Safety Information - Eastwood versa-cut 20 Assembly & Operating Instructions

SAFETY INFORMATION

In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product:
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION
READ INSTRUCTIONS!
• Thoroughly read and understand this instruction manual before using the Plasma Cutter.
• Keep this instruction booklet.
• Improper use of a Plasma Cutter can cause electric shock, injury and death! Read all precautions described in this manual to reduce the
possibility of electric shock.
• Do not touch any electrical components that may be live.
• Separate yourself from the Plasma Cutter circuit by using insulating mats to prevent contact from the work surface.
• The Plasma Cutter power switch is to be in the OFF position and the power supply is to be disconnected when performing any mainte-
nance or consumable changes.
• Always wear dry, protective clothing and leather welding gloves and insulated footwear.
• Always operate the Plasma Cutter in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do not operate the Plasma Cutter in humid, wet, rainy or poorly
ventilated areas.
• Be sure that the work piece is properly supported and grounded prior to beginning an electric Plasma Cutter operation.
• The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically "hot" when the welder is on. Do not touch these "hot" parts with your bare
skin or wet clothing.
• Disconnect from power supply before assembly, disassembly or maintenance of the torch or contact tip.
• Always attach the ground clamp to the piece to be welded and as close to the weld area as possible. This will give the least resistance
and best cut.
• Anyone with a cardiac pacemaker or other implanted medical device should stay away from any plasma cutting before consulting a doc-
tor. Powerful electromagnetic fi elds emitted by Plasma Cutters can interfere with operation, causing malfunction and possible death.
• Exposure to electromagnetic fi elds while plasma cutting may have other health effects which are not known.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL!
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS!
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