Safety Measures - gala gar Gala Cut 700 Manual Técnico De Instrucciones

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 piece to be cut makes perfect electrical contact with the W earth clamp.
 Never lean directly on the work piece. We will always work with protection gloves.
During any maintenance operations or when dismantling any element from the interior of the
machine, this must be disconnected from the electricity supply.
Any work on the plasma cutting torches will be carried out 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 workstations 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 goggles with an officially approved protection system with a
protection index of at least 11. With electric cutting machine 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.
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 the workstation. 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.
There is a danger of activating the system.
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