Tweco Victor Torch Handles,Cutting Attachments - Manual (Page 8)

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Always wear protective gloves and flame-resistant clothing to protect skin and
clothing from sparks and slag. Keep collars, sleeves, and pockets buttoned. Do
Not roll up sleeves or cuff pants.
When working in a non-welding or cutting environment, always wear
suitable eye protection or face shield. Practice the following safety and
operation precautions eveRY tIMe you use pressure regulation equipment.
Deviation from the following safety and operation instructions can result in
fire, explosion, damage to equipment, or injury to the operator.
2.05 coMpResseD GAs cYLINDeRs
The Department of Transportation (DOT) approves the design and
manufacture of cylinders that contain gases used for welding or cutting
operations.
1. Place the cylinder (Figure 1) where you will use it. Keep the cylinder
in a vertical position. Secure it to a cart, wall, work bench, post, etc.
warning
Cylinders are highly pressurized. Handle with care. Serious
accidents can result from improper handling or misuse of
compressed gas cylinders DO NOT drop the cylinder, knock it
over, or expose it to excessive heat, flames or sparks. DO NOT
strike it against other cylinders. Contact your gas supplier or refer
to CGA P-1 “Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers”
publication.
note
CGA P-1 publication is available by writing the Compressed Gas
Association, 4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor, Chantilly.VA 20151-
2923
2. Place the valve protection cap on the cylinder whenever moving
it, placing it in storage, or not using it. Never drag or roll cylinders
in any way. Use a suitable hand truck to move cylinders.
3. Store empty cylinders away from full cylinders. Mark them “EMPTY”
and close the cylinder valve.
4. NeveR use compressed gas cylinders without a pressure reducing
regulator attached to the cylinder valve.
5. Inspect the cylinder valve for oil, grease, and damaged parts.