General Information; Notes, Cautions And Warnings; Important Safety Precautions - ESAB CIGWELD CutSkill 60 Operating Manual

SECTION 1:

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings

Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warn-
ings are used to highlight important information. These
highlights are categorized as follows:
NOTE
An operation, procedure, or background infor-
mation which requires additional emphasis or is
helpful in efficient operation of the system.
CAUTION
!
A procedure which, if not properly followed,
may cause damage to the equipment.
WARNING
!
A procedure which, if not properly followed,
may cause injury to the operator or others in the
operating area.
WARNING
Gives information regarding possible electrical
shock injury. Warnings will be enclosed in a box
such as this.

1.02 Important Safety Precautions

WARNING
!
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLASMA ARC
EQUIPMENT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND HAZARD-
OUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
Plasma arc cutting produces intense electric and
magnetic emissions that may interfere with the
proper function of cardiac pacemakers, hearing
aids, or other electronic health equipment.
Persons who work near plasma arc cutting
applications should consult their medical health
professional and the manufacturer of the health
equipment to determine whether a hazard
exists.
To prevent possible injury, read, understand
and follow all warnings, safety precautions and
instructions before using the equipment.
WARNING
Gases and fumes produced during the plasma
cutting process can be dangerous and hazardous
to your health.
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• Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area.
Keep your head out of the welding fume plume.
• Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not
adequate to remove all fumes and gases.
• The kinds of fumes and gases from the plasma arc
depend on the kind of metal being used, coatings
on the metal, and the different processes. You
must be very careful when cutting or welding any
metals which may contain one or more of the fol-
lowing:
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Cadmium
• Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) that should be supplied with the material
you are using. These MSDSs will give you the in-
formation regarding the kind and amount of fumes
and gases that may be dangerous to your health.
• For information on how to test for fumes and
gases in your workplace, refer to item 1 in Subsec-
tion 1.03, Publications in this manual.
• Use special equipment, such as water or down
draft cutting tables, to capture fumes and gases.
• Do not use the plasma torch in an area where
combustible or explosive gases or materials are
located.
• Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the
vapors of chlorinated solvents and cleansers.
Remove all sources of these vapors.
• Never touch any parts that are electrically "live" or
"hot."
• Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourself
from the work piece or other parts of the welding
circuit.
• Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts.
• Extra care must be taken when the workplace is
moist or damp.
• Install and maintain equipment according to NEC
code, refer to item 9 in Subsection 1.03, Publica-
tions.
• Disconnect power source before performing any
service or repairs.
• Read and follow all the instructions in the Operat-
ing Manual.
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Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Lead
Manganese
WARNING
Electric Shock can injure or kill. The plasma arc
process uses and produces high voltage electrical
energy. This electric energy can cause severe
or fatal shock to the operator or others in the
workplace.
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Mercury
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Vanadium