
CUTMASTER 102
GENERAL INFORMATION Manual 0-4998
1-2
• InstallandmaintainequipmentaccordingtoNECcode,
refer to item 9 in Subsection 1.03, Publications.
• Disconnectpowersourcebeforeperforminganyservice
or repairs.
• ReadandfollowalltheinstructionsintheOperating
Manual.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Fire and explosion can be caused by hot slag, sparks, or the
plasma arc.
• Besurethereisnocombustibleorammablematerial
in the workplace. Any material that cannot be removed
must be protected.
• Ventilateallammableorexplosivevaporsfromthe
workplace.
• Donotcutorweldoncontainersthatmayhaveheld
combustibles.
• Providearewatchwhenworkinginanareawherere
hazards may exist.
• Hydrogengasmaybeformedandtrappedunderalu-
minum workpieces when they are cut underwater or
while using a water table. DO NOT cut aluminum alloys
underwater or on a water table unless the hydrogen gas
can be eliminated or dissipated. Trapped hydrogen gas
that is ignited will cause an explosion.
NOISE
Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Plasma arc processes
can cause noise levels to exceed safe limits. You must protect
your ears from loud noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
• Toprotectyourhearingfromloudnoise,wearprotec-
tive ear plugs and/or ear muffs. Protect others in the
workplace.
• Noiselevelsshouldbemeasuredtobesurethedecibels
(sound)donotexceedsafelevels.
• Forinformationonhowtotestfornoise,seeitem1in
Subsection 1.03, Publications, in this manual.
PLASMA ARC RAYS
Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin. The
plasma arc process produces very bright ultra violet and infra
red light. These arc rays will damage your eyes and burn your
skin if you are not properly protected.
• Toprotectyoureyes,alwayswearaweldinghelmetor
shield. Also always wear safety glasses with side shields,
goggles or other protective eye wear.
• Wearweldingglovesandsuitableclothingtoprotectyour
skin from the arc rays and sparks.
• Keephelmetandsafetyglassesingoodcondition.Re-
place lenses when cracked, chipped or dirty.
• Protectothersintheworkareafromthearcrays.Use
protective booths, screens or shields.
• Usetheshadeoflensassuggestedinthefollowingper
ANSI/ASC Z49.1:
Minimum Protective Suggested
Arc Current Shade No. Shade No.
Less Than 300* 8 9
300 - 400* 9 12
400 - 800* 10 14
* These values apply where the actual arc is clearly
seen. Experience has shown that lighter filters may
be used when the arc is hidden by the workpiece.
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WARNING
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead,
known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
1.03 Publications
Refer to the following standards or their latest revisions for
more information:
1. OSHA, SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS, 29CFR 1910,
obtainablefromtheSuperintendentof Documents,U.S.
GovernmentPrintingOfce,Washington,D.C.20402
2. ANSIStandardZ49.1,SAFETYINWELDINGANDCUTTING,
obtainable from the American Welding Society, 550 N.W.
LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
3. NIOSH,SAFETYANDHEALTHINARCWELDINGANDGAS
WELDINGANDCUTTING,obtainablefromtheSuperintendent
ofDocuments,U.S.GovernmentPrintingOfce,Washington,
D.C. 20402
4. ANSIStandardZ87.1,SAFEPRACTICESFOROCCUPATION
ANDEDUCATIONALEYEANDFACEPROTECTION,obtainable
from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway,
New York, NY 10018
5. ANSI Standard Z41.1, STANDARD FOR MEN’S SAFETY-TOE
FOOTWEAR, obtainable from the American National Standards
Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USE OF CUT-
TING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtainable from American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY
10018
7. AWS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING CONTAIN-
ERS WHICH HAVE HELD COMBUSTIBLES, obtainable from
American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL
33126
8. NFPA Standard 51, OXYGEN-FUELGASSYSTEMSFOR
WELDING,CUTTINGANDALLIEDPROCESSES, obtainable
from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269
9. NFPA Standard 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, obtainable
from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269