Hot Max Torches PL-25 - Manual (Page 4)

CUTTING SPARKS CAN CAUSE INJURY, FIRE, OR EXPLOSION
 Remove all flammable materials from the plasma cutting and gouging area
 Always have a charged fire extinguisher available in the cutting area
 When not cutting make sure the cutting tip is not grounded, this causes a heat build up and possible
fire
 Avoid cutting or gouging near hydraulic lines, fuel lines, electrical cords, air hoses, or welding guns
and cables
 Sparks and hot metal fly out from the arc when cutting, wear approved safety glasses with side
shields under approved helmets, wear proper body and hand protection, and wear flame resistant ear
plugs to keep sparks from entering the ears
CYLINDERS CAN EXPLODE IF DAMAGED
 Gas cylinders contain gas under very high pressure. If damaged they can result in that cylinder ex-
ploding. Gas cylinders are a major part of metalworking and must be treated with care.
 Protect gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechanical shocks, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs
 Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely fastened to a fixed support
 Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand tight except when the cylinder is in use
 Keep all cylinders away from any cutting or electrical circuits
 Never allow the arc from a plasma cutter to contact a cylinder
 Never cut any type of pressurized cylinder, an explosion could result
 Always turn your face away from the valve when opening the cylinder
 Read and follow all instructions on compressed gas cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA pub-
lication P-1 listed in the Safety Standards before using
PLASMA ARC CAN INJURE
 The heat from the plasma arc is very intense and forceful and can burn through protective clothing
and pierce skin causing serious burns
 The pilot arc can cause severe burns, keep body away from the cutting tip when the trigger is de-
pressed
 Always point the cutting tip away from your body when trigger is pressed, the pilot arc comes on
immediately
 Do not hold or grip the material being cut close to the cutting tip
 Always wear protective clothing when operating the cutter, cover all exposed body areas
 Turn off power source and unplug unit when dis-assembling torch handle or replacing components
of gun
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS
 Electric current used in Plasma cutting and welding create Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF)
 Magnetic fields can affect pacemakers and wearers should avoid proximity to EMF. Wearers need to
contact their doctors before operating this type of equipment
 Exposure to EMF during operation of this equipment may have other health effects which are not
yet known
 Route the work and torch cables together and not around your body
 Do not place your body between the torch cable and the work cable. They both need to be on the
same side of your body when operating
 Do not work next to the cutting or welding machine
ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT
 Disconnect power source or disconnect the switch at the fuse box before working on any equipment
 Only install equipment using the US National Electrical Code, all local codes, and the manufactur-
er’s recommendations
 Ground the equipment in accordance with the US National Electrical Code
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