BUG-O Systems Flame Cutting - Manual (Page 12)

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INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
FOR GAS CUTTING
A. SAFETY
1. Before handling or using any flame cutting
equipment, understand and apply at all times
the safe-practice instructions in this manual.
a. Be sure work areas are free of flammable
and combustible or explosive materials.
b. Always wear protective personal
equipment.
(1) A close-fitting hat with hair tucked in.
(2) Flame retardant clothing. Shirt- collar
buttoned close around neck; pockets
with flaps buttoned; full length
sleeves, fastened at the wrist.
Trousers- must cover top of shoes-
no cuffs!
(3) Hightop work shoes.
(4) Approved eye protection.
(5) Leather work gloves.
B. BURNING EQUIPMENT
1. Torches
a. A 2- or 3-hose machine torch 8 to 15
inches (203 to 381 mm) long is generally
used on BUG-O machines.
b. 3-hose torches are recommended for
heavy cutting on steel thicknesses up to
36 inches (914mm).
c. Torch valves, bodies and racks should
be in good condition and have no gas
leaks.
(If a torch is damaged in any way, it
should be sent to the supplier for repair.)
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