SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS … cont
DRESS PROPERLY
Use protective gloves and re resistant protective clothing when using the cutter. Avoid exposing
skin to the ultraviolet rays produced by the arc.
ALWAYS USE THE WELDING MASK
Under no circumstances should the cutter be operated unless the welding mask is protecting
the eyes and face. There is a serious risk of eye damage if the mask is not used. The sparks and
metal projectiles can cause serious damage to the eyes and face. The light radiation produced
by the arc can cause damage to eyesight and burns on the skin. Never remove the welding mask
whilst cutting. Move the torch away from the work piece and release the trigger switch before
removing the welding mask.
SAFETY GLASSES
After cutting use safety glasses when brushing, chipping grinding the slag from the weld.
OTHER PERSONS
Ensure that other persons are screened from the welding arc and are at least 15 metres away
from the work piece. Always ensure that the welding arc is screened from onlookers, or people
just passing by. Use screens if necessary, or non reecting curtains.
KEEP CHILDREN AND ANIMALS AWAY
Do not let children or animals have access to the welding equipment or to the work area.
SWITCHING OFF
When you have nished cutting switch off the plasma cutter. Do not put the torch down with the
welder switch On. When leaving the plasma cutter unattended, move the On/Off switch to the Off
position and disconnect it from the mains supply. Do not leave hot material unattended after cut-
ting
WELDING CABLES
Keep the cables, earth clamp and torch in good condition. Failure to can result in a poor cut and
damage to the cutting torch.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the plasma , any part that is damaged should be carefully checked to deter-
mine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for breakage of parts
and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Any part that is damaged should be prop-
erly repaired, or replaced, by an authorised service centre.
HANDLING
Ensure the handle is correctly tted and always use safe lifting practices when lifting.
CAUTION! - VENTILATE THE Plasma cutter
THERE must always be a sufcient air passage around the welder to allow for the cooling
of the transformer. If the cooling process is obstructed the welder will overheat and the overload
cut out protector will activate and cut off the welding current. If the overload cut out protector acti-
vates leave the welder for at least 15 minutes to cool down before further use.
