ESAB Cutting Systems
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1 Safety
1.1 Introduction
ESAB cutting machines are designed to operate both safely and effectively. Sensible attention to
operating procedures, precautions, and safe practices is required to achieve a full measure of
usefulness. Whether an individual is involved with operation, servicing, or as an observer, compliance
with established precautions is mandatory. Failure to observe precautions could result in equipment
damage, serious injury, or death. The following precautions are guidelines when working with cutting
machines and associated equipment. More explicit precautions are found within the instruction
literature. For specific safety and industry-related information, obtain and read publications listed in
Recommended References.
1.2 Safety Hazards and Warnings
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTION MANUALS BEFORE USING MACHINE.
Ensure personnel read all manuals, in their entirety, with special regard to safety sections. Failure to do
so could result in death or serious injury.
• In addition to ESAB documentation, review third party safety documentation.
• Read entire procedure before operating or performing any equipment maintenance.
• Special attention must be given to all hazard warnings that provide information on personnel
safety and/or equipment damage.
• Read all safety publications made available by your company.
• A knowledgeable operator familiar with the process & hazards must be present while the machine
is in operation
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY LABELS ON MACHINE.
Failure to follow safety label instructions could result in death or serious injury.
SAFETY COMPONENT STATUS.
Operating machine with safety functions disabled will result in serious injury or death.
• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE shall attempts be made by anyone to operate this cutting machine
with emergency stops, interlocks, covers, or incorporated safety functions bypassed or otherwise
circumvented.
CRUSH HAZARD - MACHINE STARTS AUTOMATICALLY.
This equipment moves in various directions and speeds. Moving machinery can crush. Inadvertent
startup can cause serious injury or death.
• Only qualified personnel should operate or service equipment.
• Keep all personnel, materials, and equipment not involved in production process clear of entire
system area.
• Keep tools and clothing away from drive rack and rail.
• Fence off entire work cell to prevent personnel from passing through area or standing in working
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