Fire Prevention; Use And Care - Husky CUT20P Guía De Uso Y Cuidado

Safety Information (continued)

FIRE PREVENTION

WARNING: Failure to protect combustible materials
against cutting sparks, hot spatters, hot metal, and hot
equipment can cause re and even explosion. Fire and
explosion can cause death, injury and property damage. To
reduce the risks, please read, understand and follow the
safety instructions.
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Check the area before cutting. Ensure the work area is
checked and cleared of combustible and ammable
materials. A minimum distance of 35 feet (10 meters) is
required between work area and combustibles because 35
feet is an average distance cutting sparks can y. If the
minimum 35 feet distance requirement cannot be met,
protect consumable/ ammable materials with re resistant
covers or shields.
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Do not cut on or near materials with combustible coating or
combustible internal substance, such as materials in walls
or ceilings, without any approved methods to eliminate the
hazard.

USE AND CARE

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Ensure you choose the right plasma cutting machine model
and cutting recommendation for your application. Use the
plasma cutting machine and accessories in compliance with
these instructions. Operating a plasma cutting machine
under improper conditions could cause unpredictable safety
issues.
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Disconnect the power cord from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
plasma cutters.
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Store idle plasma cutting machine out of reach of children.
Do not allow people who are unfamiliar with the machine
and operational instructions to operate it. Ignorance of
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Do not cut in areas (such as gas station) where the air may
contain ammable substances such as combustible dust,
gas, or liquid vapors.
□ Do not wear gloves, hair preparations, shoes and other
clothing that contains oil, grease, or other ammable
substances. Wear re-resistant protective clothing to protect
upper and lower body against re and heat. Protective
clothing includes but is not limited to leather gloves, heavy
long sleeve and cuf ess shirts, heavy and cuf ess pants,
high-topped shoes and helmet.
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Do not dispose of hot metal in containers holding
combustible materials. Keep a re extinguisher nearby and
know how to use it.
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Overuse can cause overheating. Follow rated duty cycle and
allow cooling period.
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Follow requirements in OSHA and NFPA for hot work and
have an extinguisher nearby.
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When nished cutting, do not leave without a check for
evidence of potential re. Overlooked smoke or ame have
risks to cause re hazard. Check and make sure the cutting
areas are free of sparks, hot metal, and ames before
leaving the cutting area.
any safety instructions or operational guidance will result in
potential safety risk.
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Replace damaged parts immediately before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained machines.
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Use the plasma cutting machine and accessories in
accordance with these instructions and in the manner
intended for the particular type of plasma cutting machine,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the plasma cutting machine for
operations different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
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Have your plasma cutting machine serviced by a quali ed
service person if you encounter problems.
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