Hypertherm HT4100 Plasma Arc Cutting System Operating - Manual (Page 11)

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SAFETY
HT4100 Instruction Manual: Operation
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
• Do not touch live electrical parts.
• Keep all panels and covers in place when the machine is connected to a
power source.
• Insulate yourself from work and ground: wear insulating gloves, shoes and
clothing.
• Keep gloves, shoes, clothing, work area, torch, and this machinery dry.
EXPLOSION WILL RESULT IF PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS ARE CUT.
ARC RAYS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN.
• Wear correct eye and body protection.
NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING.
• Wear correct ear protection.
FUMES AND GASES CAN INJURE YOUR HEALTH.
• Keep your head out of the fumes.
• Provide ventilation, exhaust at the arc, or both to keep the fumes and
gases from your breathing zone and the general area.
• If ventilation is inadequate, use an approved respirator.
HEAT, SPLATTER AND SPARKS CAUSE FIRE AND BURNS.
• Do not cut near combustible material.
• Do not cut containers that have held combustibles.
• Do not have on your person any combustibles such as a butane lighter or
matches.
• Pilot arc can cause burns. Keep the torch nozzle away from yourself and
others when the switch is depressed.
• Wear correct eye and body protection.