User Responsibility; Safety Precautions - ESAB PowerCut 700 Manuel D'instructions

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These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the
principles of operation and safe practices for arc welding equipment, we urge you to read
our booklet, "Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc, Cutting and Gouging, "Form 52-529.
Do NOT permit untrained persons to install, operate, or maintain this equipment. Do NOT
attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have read and fully understand these
instructions. If you do not fully understand these instructions, contact your supplier for
further information. Be sure to read the Safety Precautions before installing or operating
this equipment.
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USER RESPONSIBILITY

This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and
accompanying labels and/or insert when installed, operated, maintained and repaired in accordance
with the instruction provided. This equipment must be checked periodically. Malfunctioning or poorly
maintained equipment should not be used. Parts that are broken, missing, worn, distorted or
contaminated should be replaced immediately. Should such repair or replacement become necessary,
the manufacturer recommends that a telephone or written request for service advice be made to the
Authorized Distributor from whom it was purchased.
This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior written approval of the
manufacturer. The user of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which
results from improper use, faulty maintenance, damage, improper repair or alteration by anyone other
than the manufacturer or a service facility designated by the manufacturer.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: These Safety Precautions are for your protection. They summarize precautionary
information from the references listed in Additional Safety Information section. Before performing any
installation or operating procedures, be sure to read and follow the safety precautions listed below as
well as all other manuals, material safety data sheets, labels, etc. Failure to observe Safety
Precautions can result in injury or death.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Some welding, cutting and gouging processes are noisy and require ear
protection. The arc, like the sun, emits ultraviolet (UV) and other radiation
and can injure skin and eyes. Hot metal can cause burns. Training in the
proper use of the processes and equipment is essential to prevent accidents.
Therefore:
1. Always wear safety glasses with side shields in any work area, even if welding helmets face
shields and goggles are also required.
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Be sure this information reaches the operator.
You can get extra copies through your supplier.
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