Safety; Introduction - ESAB Silhouette 1000 Instruction Manual

Safety

Safety
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTICE

Introduction

The process of cutting metals with oxy-fuel or
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.
Used to call attention to immediate
hazards which if not avoided, will result in
serious personal injury or death.
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 Section
SECTION 1
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