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6. SAFETY MEASURES
The use of electrical plasma cutting equipment requires a maximum amount of responsibility with
respect to their use and maintenance. Carefully read this safety manual. The correct use of the equipment will
depend on this.
The cutting equipment referred to in this manual are electrical. It is important therefore to observe
the following safety measures.
• Any work on the equipment must only be carried out by specialists.
• The equipment must be connected to the ground connection and this must always be effective.
• The machine must not be located in a damp place.
• Do not use the equipment if the ground cables or cutting torch are damaged.
• Use original spares.
• Make sure that the part to be cut makes perfect electrical contact with the equipment ground.
• Never lean directly on the work part. We will always work with protection gloves.
During any maintenance operations or when dismantling any element from the inside of the
machine, this must be disconnected from the electricity supply.
Any work on the plasma cutting torches will be done with the equipment disconnected (OFF Position (0) on the
on/off switch). Do not touch the electrically active parts (torch, ground, etc.) with your bare hand.
The part to be cut should be cleaned from possible grease or solvents as these may decompose
during the cutting process giving off fumes which could be very toxic. This can also occur with those
materials which have some kind of surface coating (zinc-plated, galvanised, etc.). Avoid inhaling the
fumes given off in the process at all times. Use officially approved anti-fume goggles. Work with this
equipment must be carried out in places or working posts where there is suitable air renewal. If
cutting processes are carried out in closed places the use of suitable fume extractors is recommended.
In cutting processes, the electric arc formed gives off infrared and ultraviolet type radiations: these
are harmful for the eyes and skin, so these areas must be suitably protected with gloves and suitable
clothing. The eyes must be protected with goggles with an officially approved protection system with
a protection index of at least 11. With electric cutting machine use protection goggles. Always use
officially approved protection elements. Never use contact lenses. They may adhere to the cornea
due to the great heat given off during the process. Bear in mind that the arc is considered to
dangerous within a 15 metre radius.
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In benefit of your safety and that of others, remember that:
ANY PRECAUTION MAY BE INSUFFICIENT!
Cast material projections are given off during the cutting process so due precautions
must be taken. There must be a fire-extinguisher near to the working area. Do not
keep inflammable material or explosives near to the working post. Prevent fire caused
by sparks or slag. Use officially approved footwear for this type of operations. A high
noise level occurs in the electric plasma cutting processes. Thus, the use of officially
approved auditive protection means is recommended.
Never direct the path of the plasma cutting torch towards people.
The danger exists of activating the system.
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