Hypertherm Powermax45 SYNC Operator's Manual page 114

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Complete Regular Maintenance Tasks
INSTANT-ON TORCHES – PLASMA ARC CAN CAUSE INJURY, BURNS
Ignition of the plasma arc occurs immediately when you pull the torch trigger. Before
changing the cartridge, one of the following steps is necessary. Whenever possible,
complete the first step.
Set the power switch on the plasma power supply to OFF (O).
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Move the torch-lock switch to the yellow lock (X) position. Pull the trigger to make
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sure that the torch does not fire a plasma arc.
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WARNING
RISK OF BURNS AND ELECTRIC SHOCK – USE INSULATED GLOVES
Always put on insulated gloves when changing the cartridges. The cartridges
get very hot during cutting and can cause severe burns.
Touching the cartridges can also cause electric shock if the plasma power
supply is ON and the torch-lock switch is not in the yellow lock (X) position.
WARNING
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