Miller Electric MC-80M - Manual (Page 11)

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SECTION 4 – OPERATING THE TORCH
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
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Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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Insulate yourself from work and ground.
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Do not touch live electrical parts.
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Keep all panels and covers securely in place.
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous
to your health.
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Keep your head out of the fumes.
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Ventilate area, or use breathing device.
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Read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and
manufacturer’s instructions for material cut.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin;
NOISE can damage hearing.
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Wear face protection with correct shade of filter.
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Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.
CUTTING can cause fire or explosion.
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Do not cut near flammable material.
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Provide protection from flying sparks.
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Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.
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Do not locate unit over combustible surfaces.
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Do not cut on closed containers.
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Allow work and equipment to cool before handling.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
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Keep away from moving parts.
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Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards closed
and securely in place.
See Safety Precautions at beginning of manual for ba-
sic cutting safety information.
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Wear the following while cutting:
1 Dry, Insulating Gloves
2 Safety Glasses With Side
Shields
3 Welding Helmet
4 Face Shield
Wear either helmet or face shield
with correct shade of filter (See
ANSI Z49.1).
5 Ear Muffs
Wear approved ear muffs or ear
plugs if noise exposure exceeds
OSHA limits.
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Figure 4-1. Safety Equipment