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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Do not breathe fumes that are produced by the cutting operation. These fumes are dangerous and can cause serious respiratory dam-
age. Keep your head and face out of cutting fumes.
• Always work in a properly ventilated area. Wearing an OSHA-approved respirator when cutting is recommended!
• Never cut coated materials including but not limited to: cadmium plated, galvanized, lead based paints.
• Do not operate Plasma Cutter in areas where flammable or explosive vapors are present.
• Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby while cutting.
• Use welding blankets to protect painted surfaces, dash boards, engines, etc.
• Ensure power supply has properly rated wiring to handle power usage.
• Do not use on or near combustible surfaces.
• Remove all flammable items within 35 feet of the cutting arc.
• Use a shield with the proper filter (a minimum of #11) to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when cutting or when
observing open arc cutting (see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1 for safety standards).
• Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your skin. Protect nearby individuals with a non-flammable
barrier.
• If other persons are in the area of cutting use welding screens to protect bystanders from sparks and arc rays.
• Electric cutting operations cause sparks and heat metal to temperatures that will cause severe burns!
• Use protective gloves and clothing when performing any Plasma Cutter operations. Always wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and
leather welding gloves.
• Make sure that all persons in the cutting area are protected from heat, sparks and ultraviolet rays.
• Use additional face shields and flame resistant barriers as needed.
• Never touch work piece until it has completely cooled.
Cutting, brushing, hammering, chipping, and grinding can cause flying metal chips and sparks. To prevent injury wear approved
safety glasses.
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FUMES AND CUTTING GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS!
CUTTING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION!
ARC RAYS CAN BURN EYES AND SKIN!
HOT METAL WILL BURN!
FLYING METAL CHIPS CAN CAUSE INJURY!
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