Harbor Freight Tools 45949 - Manual (Page 4)

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18. Maintenance. For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed
regularly by a qualified technician.
19. Pacemaker safety warning. People with pacemakers should consult with their
physician(s) before using this product; operation of equipment in close proximity to a
heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.
Note: Performance of this tool may vary depending on variations in local line voltage. Exten-
sion cord usage may also affect tool performance.
Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under-
stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be
built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Plasma Cutting Safety Precautions
Setup and Use
1. Connect the earth ground as near as possible to the operating area. Earth connections
to structural parts of the building or other places distant to the operating area will
reduce their effectiveness and increase the danger of electric shock.
2. Do not pass equipment cables through or near lifting chains, crane cables, or any
electrical lines.
3. Besides grounding the workpiece with the Plasma Cutter Grounding Cable, an earth
grounding of the workpiece is recommended. Ground it directly to an earth pipe or
grounding rod with a separate cable of appropriate size.
4. Do not touch the electrode if you are in contact with the workpiece, ground, or another
electrode from a different machine.
5. Never use the Plasma Cutter near water. Ensure that the surrounding area and cutting
objects are dry. Do not spray water or other liquids on or near the Plasma Cutter.
6. Avoid all direct contact between the skin or wet garments and metal parts under
electrical power. Check that gloves and protective clothing are dry.
7. Always wear welding gloves and rubber soled shoes when working in damp areas, or
standing on metal objects.
8. Always turn off the Plasma Cutter when it is not in use, or in the event of a power
failure. Do not allow the Torch Head to touch earth ground. Accidental earth
discharges may cause overheating and fire hazards.
9. Do not leave the powered Plasma Cutter unattended.
10. Significant DC voltage exists after turning off and unplugging the unit. Discharge the
electrode to ground before handling.
Wear Protective Clothing