Maintenance - Matco Tools MPPC70DV Owner's Manual

gaseous or liquid combustibles in them. Plasma
cutting creates sparks and heat that can ignite
flammable and explosive materials.
-Do not operate any plasma cutter in areas
where flammable or explosive materials are
present.
-Remove all flammable materials within 35 feet
of the plasma cutting arc. If removal is not
possible, tightly cover them with fireproof
covers.
-Take precautions to ensure that flying sparks
do not cause fires or explosions in hidden
areas, cracks or areas you cannot see.
-Keep a fire extinguisher close in the case of
fire.
-Wear garments that are oil-free with no
pockets or cuffs that will collect sparks.
-Do not have on your person any items that are
combustible, such as lighters or matches.
-Keep the work lead connected as close to the
plasma cutting area as possible to prevent any
unknown, unintended paths of electrical current
from causing electrical shock and fire hazards.
Hot Materials
Plasma cut materials are hot and can
cause severe burns if handled
improperly.
-Do not touch plasma cut materials with bare
hands.
- Do not touch torch tip after cutting until it has
had time to cool down.
Sparks/Flying Debris
Plasma cutting creates hot sparks
that can cause injury. Chipping slag off cuts
can create flying debris.
-Always wear protective apparel: ANSI-
approved safety glasses or shield, a welder's
hat and ear plugs to keep sparks out of ears
and hair.
Electromagnetic Field
Electromagnetic fields can interfere
with various electrical and electronic
devices such as pacemakers.
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-Consult your doctor before using any plasma
cutting device
-Keep people with pacemakers away from your
plasma cutting area while cutting.
-Do not wrap cable around your body while
plasma cutting.
- Wrap plasma torch cable and ground cable
together whenever possible.
- Keep plasma torch and ground cables on the
same side of your body
Shielding Gas Cylinders Can
Explode
High pressure cylinders can explode if
damaged, so treat them
carefully.
-Never expose cylinders to high heat, sparks,
open flames, mechanical shocks or arcs
-Do not touch cylinder with plasma torch.
-Do not plasma cut on the cylinder.
-Always secure cylinder upright to a cart or
stationary object
-Keep cylinders away from welding/cutting or
electrical circuits.
-Use the proper regulators, gas hose and fittings
for the specific application
Proper Care, Repair &

Maintenance

Always have power disconnected when
working on internal components.
-Do not touch or handle PC board without being
grounded with a wrist strap. Put PC board in
static proof bag to move or ship.
-Do not put hands or fingers near
moving parts such as drive or fan.
Proposition 65 Warnings
WARNING
Breathing welding fumes exposes you to
chemicals, including chromium (hexavalent
compounds), known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. *Always weld in a well-
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