Chapter 6. Safety Measures - GALAGAR GAR CUT 2500 Manual De Instrucciones

CHAPTER 6. SAFETY MEASURES.

The use of electrical plasma cutting equipment requires a maximum amount of responsibility with respect to
their use and maintenance. Carefully read this safety manual. The correct use of the equipment will depend on
this.
The cutting equipment referred to in this manual are electrical. It is important therefore to
observe the following safety measures.
• Any work on the equipment must only be carried out by specialists.
• The equipment must be connected to the earth connection and this must always be
effective.
• The equipment must not be located in a damp place.
• Do not use the equipment if the earth cables or cutting torch are damaged.
• Use original spares.
• Make sure that the part to be welded makes perfect electrical contact with the W earth.
• Never lean directly on the work part. We will always work with protection gloves.
During any maintenance operations or when dismantling any element from the inside of the
machine, this must be disconnected from the electricity supply.
Any work on the plasma cutting torches will be done with the equipment disconnected (OFF Position (O) on
the ON/OFF switch). Do not touch the electrically active parts (torch, earth clamp, etc.) with your bare hand.
The part to be cut should be cleaned from possible grease or solvents as these may
decompose during the cutting process giving off fumes which could be very toxic. This can
also occur with those materials which have some kind of surface coating (zinc-plated,
galvanised, etc.). Avoid inhaling the fumes given off in the process at all times. Protect yourself
from the fumes and metal dust which can be given off. Use quality approved anti-fume
goggles. Work with this equipment must be carried out in places or working posts where there
is suitable air renewal. If cutting processes are carried out in closed places the use of suitable
fume extractors is recommended.
In cutting processes, the electric arc formed gives off infrared and ultraviolet type radiations,
which are harmful for the eyes and skin, so these areas must be suitably protected with gloves
and suitable clothing. The eyes must be protected with a quality approved protection system
with a protection index of at least 11. With electric arc cutting machines use protection
goggles. Always use quality approved protection elements. Never use contact lenses. They
may adhere to the cornea due to the great heat given off during the process. Bear in mind
that the arc is considered to be dangerous within a 15-metre radius.
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In benefit of your safety and that of others, remember that:
ANY PRECAUTION MAY BE INSUFFICIENT!
Cast material projections are given off during the cutting process so due
precautions must be taken. There must be a fire-extinguisher near to the working
area. Do not keep inflammable material or explosives near to the working post.
Prevent fire caused by sparks or slag. Use quality approved footwear for this type
of operations. A high noise level occurs in the electric plasma cutting processes.
Thus, the use of officially approved acoustic protection means is recommended.
Never direct the path of the plasma cutting torch towards people. The danger
exists of activating the system.
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