Tweco A60 Cutmaster - Manual (Page 7)

CUTMASTER A60
Manual 0-4981 GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1
SECTION 1:
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.01 Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warnings are used to
highlight important information. These highlights are categorized as
follows:
NOTE
An operation, procedure, or background informa-
tion which requires additional emphasis or is help-
ful in efficient operation of the system.
CAUTION
A procedure which, if not properly followed, may
cause damage to the equipment.
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WARNING
A procedure which, if not properly followed, may cause
injury to the operator or others in the operating area.
WARNING
Gives information regarding possible electrical shock
injury. Warnings will be enclosed in a box such as this.
1.02 Important Safety Precautions
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WARNING
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLASMA ARC
EQUIPMENT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND HAZARD-
OUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
Plasma arc cutting produces intense electric and
magnetic emissions that may interfere with the
proper function of cardiac pacemakers, hearing
aids, or other electronic health equipment. Persons
who work near plasma arc cutting applications
should consult their medical health professional
and the manufacturer of the health equipment to
determine whether a hazard exists.
To prevent possible injury, read, understand and follow
all warnings, safety precautions and instructions before
using the equipment. Call 1-603-298-5711 or your local
distributor if you have any questions.
GASES AND FUMES
Gases and fumes produced during the plasma cutting process can be
dangerous and hazardous to your health.
• Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area. Keep your
head out of the welding fume plume.
• Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not adequate to
remove all fumes and gases.
• The kinds of fumes and gases from the plasma arc depend on
the kind of metal being used, coatings on the metal, and the
different processes. You must be very careful when cutting
or welding any metals which may contain one or more of the
following:
Antimony Chromium Mercury
Arsenic Cobalt Nickel
Barium Copper Selenium Beryl-
lium Lead Silver
Cadmium Manganese Vanadium
• Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that should
be supplied with the material you are using. These MSDSs
will give you the information regarding the kind and amount of
fumes and gases that may be dangerous to your health.
• For information on how to test for fumes and gases in your
workplace, refer to item 1 in Subsection 1.03, Publications in
this manual.
• Use special equipment, such as water or down draft cutting
tables, to capture fumes and gases.
• Do not use the plasma torch in an area where combustible or
explosive gases or materials are located.
• Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the vapors of chlo-
rinated solvents and cleansers. Remove all sources of these
vapors.
• 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.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Electric Shock can injure or kill. The plasma arc process uses and
produces high voltage electrical energy. This electric energy can
cause severe or fatal shock to the operator or others in the workplace.
• Never touch any parts that are electrically “live” or “hot.”
• Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourself from the work
piece or other parts of the welding circuit.
• Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts.
• Extra care must be taken when the workplace is moist or damp.
• Install and maintain equipment according to NEC code, refer
to item 9 in Subsection 1.03, Publications.
• Disconnect power source before performing any service or
repairs.
• Read and follow all the instructions in the Operating Manual.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Fire and explosion can be caused by hot slag, sparks, or the plasma arc.