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SECTION 1
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Safety Notations And Symbols
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DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTICE
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ESP-400CPlasma Power Source
ESP-400CPlasma Power Source
ESP-400CPlasma Power Source
ESP-400CPlasma Power Source
The process of cutting metals with plasma equipment
provides industry with a valuable and versatile tool.
ESAB cutting machines are designed to provide both
operation safety and efficiency. However, as with any
machine tool, sensible attention to operating
procedures, precautions, and safe practices is
necessary to achieve a full measure of usefulness.
Whether an individual is involved with operation,
servicing, or as an observer, compliance with
established precautions and safe practices must be
accomplished. Failure to observe certain precautions
could result in serious personnel injury or severe
equipment damage. The following precautions are
general guidelines applicable when working with
cutting machines. More explicit precautions pertaining
to the basic machine and accessories are found in the
instruction literature. For a wide scope of safety
information on the field of cutting and welding
apparatus, obtain and read the publications listed in
the Recommended References.
The following words and symbols are used throughout
this manual. They indicate different levels of required
safety involvement.
ALERT or ATTENTION. Your safety is involved
or potential equipment failure exists. Used with
other symbols and information.
Used to call attention to immediate hazards
which, if not avoided, will result in serious
personal injury or loss of life.
Used to call attention to potential hazards
that could result in personal injury or loss of
life.
Used to call attention to hazards that could
result in minor personal injury or equipment
damage.
Used to call attention to minor hazards to
equipment.
Used to call attention to important
installation, operation or maintenance
information not directly related to safety
hazards.
SAFETY
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