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WARNINGS - SAFETY REGULATIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions in this user manual must be read and understood before operating the machine.
Do not undertake any modifications or maintenance work that is not included in the user manual.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage to persons or property resulting from using the product in a manner not in accordance with the
instructions in this user manual.
If there are any problems or queries, please consult a qualified technician to properly set up the equipment.
PROTECTING YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Cutting metal can be dangerous and cause serious injury or death.
Cutting metal exposes individuals to a dangerous heat source, light radiation from the arc, electromagnetic fields (attention those with pacemakers),
risk of electrocution, noise and gas fumes.
Follow the following safety guidelines to protect yourself and others:
Wear the appropriate clothing to protect yourself from burns and radiation: cuffless, insulated, dry, flame-retardant clothing in good
condition that covers the whole body.
Wear gloves that ensure electrical and thermal insulation.
Use a protective welding and cutting curtain and/or a cutting hood with a sufficient protection level (varies according to the
application). Protect your eyes during cleaning operations. Contact lenses are strictly prohibited.
It is sometimes necessary to delimit areas using fireproof curtains to protect the cutting area from arc rays, spatter and incandescent
waste.
Inform people in the cutting area not to look at the arc rays or the melted parts, also advise them to wear the appropriate clothing
to protect themselves.
Use noise-cancelling headphones if the cutting process reaches a noise level above the permitted level (these headphones should
be offered to anyone in the cutting area).
Keep hands, hair and clothes away from moving parts (fans).
Never remove the protective casing from the cooling unit when the power source is switched on as the manufacturer cannot be
held responsible in the event of an accident.
Freshly cut parts are hot and can cause burns if handled. When servicing the torch, ensure that it is cool enough by waiting for
at least ten minutes before undertaking any maintenance work. The cooling unit must be switched on when using a water-cooled
torch to ensure that the liquid does not cause burns.
It is important to secure the work area before leaving it; this is to protect people and property.
CUTTING FUMES AND GASES
The fumes, gases and dusts emitted by cutting processes are hazardous to one's health. Sufficient ventilation must be provided
and an additional air supply may be necessary. An air-fed mask could be an appropriate solution if the ventilation is inadequate.
Check that the suction is effective by checking it against safety standards.
Warning: cutting in confined spaces requires remote monitoring for safety. Furthermore, the cutting of certain materials that contain lead, cadmium,
zinc, mercury or even beryllium, can be particularly harmful; it is important to degrease parts before cutting them.
Gas cylinders should be stored in an open or well-ventilated area. They must be in an upright position and secured to a stand or trolley. Cutting
applications should not be carried out near grease or paint.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
The cutting area must be fully protected; flammable materials should be kept at least 11 metres away.
Fire-fighting equipment must be available in the vicinity of cutting operations.
Beware of hot substances or sparks being projected, even through cracks; these can cause a fire or explosion.
Keep people, flammable objects and pressurised containers at a safe distance.
Cutting in closed containers or tubes should be avoided; if they are open, they should be emptied of any flammable or explosive material (oil, fuel
and gas residues, etc.).
Grinding operations must not be directed towards the cutting current's source or any flammable materials.
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