Parkside PPSK 40 A1 Operation And Safety Notes page 14

Safety instructions
The increased risk of an

electric shock as the operator
comes into contact with the
earth if he/she is using a
Class I plasma cutter, the
housing of which is earthed
through its conductor.
 Protective clothing
At work, the operator must

protect his/her whole body by
using appropriate clothing and
face protection against radia-
tions and burns. The following
steps must be observed:
– Wear protective clothing
prior to cutting work.
– Wear gloves.
– Open windows to guarantee
air supply.
– Wear protective goggles.
Gauntlet gloves made of a

suitable material (leather) must
be worn on both hands. They
must be in perfect condition.
A suitable apron must be

worn to protect clothing from
fl ying sparks and burns.
When specifi c work, e.g.
overhead cutting, is required,
a protective suit must be worn
and, if necessary, even head
protection.
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 Protection against rays
and burns
Warn of the danger to the

eyes by hanging up a sign
saying "Caution! Do not look
into fl ames!". The workplaces
must be shielded so that the
persons in the vicinity are
protected. Unauthorised
persons must be kept away
from cutting work.
The walls in the immediate

vicinity of fi xed workplaces
should neither be bright
coloured or shiny. Windows
up to head height must be
protected to prevent rays
being transmitted or refl ecting
through them, e.g. by using
suitable paint.
 EMC Device Classifi cation
According to the standard
IEC 60974-10, this is a plasma
cutter in electromagnetic compat-
ibility Class A. Class A devices
are devices that are suitable for
use in all other areas except
living areas and areas that are
directly connected to a low-volt-
age supply mains that (also)
supplies residential buildings.
Class A devices must adhere to
the Class A limit values.