Safety Precautions - Promotech DRAGON Operator's Manual

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Before beginning, read this Operator's Manual and complete proper occupational
safety and health training.
2. Use the carriage only in applications specified in this Operator's Manual.
3. The carriage must be complete and all parts must be genuine and fully operational.
4. The specifications of the power source must conform to those specified on the
rating plate.
5. Plug the carriage into a properly grounded power source.
6. Never carry the carriage by the cords or the arc ignition cable and never pull them
as this may damage them and result in electric shock.
7. Untrained bystanders must not be present near the carriage.
8. Before beginning, make sure that the correct is the condition of the carriage,
power source, power cords, arc ignition cable, plugs, and control panel.
9. Keep the carriage dry. Exposure to rain, snow, or frost is prohibited.
10. Keep the work area well lit, clean, and free of obstacles.
11. Never use near flammable liquids or gases, or in explosive environments.
12. Transport and position the carriage by using the carrying handle.
13. Do not stay below the carriage placed at heights.
14. Plug the cords and arc ignition cable into sockets only when the power switch is
set to the position 'O'.
15. Keep the sockets clean. Do not use compressed air for cleaning.
16. Install only torches whose handle diameter corresponds to the torch holder in use.
17. Keep the torch cables from coming in contact with the surface. They must be
suspended to reduce the load of the carriage.
18. Operate the torch according to the torch manual.
19. The carriage must be positioned in the horizontal position during operation.
20. Always use eye protection (helmet, shield, and screen), hearing protection,
gloves, and protective clothing during operation. Do not wear loose clothing.
21. Before every use, inspect the carriage to ensure it is not damaged. Check whether
any part is cracked or improperly fitted. Make sure to maintain proper conditions
that may affect the operation of the carriage.
22. Never try to manually stop the motion of the carriage. To stop, set the clutch to
OFF or the travel direction switch to the position 'O'.
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