SECTION 1 PCM-875A Mechanized Plasma Cutting System SAFETY
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WARNING
!
Burn Hazard.
Heat, spatter, and sparks cause fire and burns.
· Do not cut near combustible material.
· Do not have on your person any combustibles
(e.g. butane lighter).
· Pilot arc can cause burns. Keep torch nozzle
away from yourself and others when activating
plasma process.
· Wear correct eye and body protection.
· Wear gauntlet gloves, safety shoes and hat.
· Wear flame-retardant clothing covering all
exposed areas.
· Wear cuffless trousers to prevent entry of
sparks and slag.
· Have fire extinguishing equipment available for
use.
WARNING
!
Explosion hazard.
· Certain molten aluminum-lithium (Al-Li) alloys
can cause explosions when plasma cut OVER
water.
§ These alloys should only be dry cut on a
dry table.
§ DO NOT dry cut over water.
§ Contact your aluminum supplier for
additional safety information regarding
hazards associated with these alloys
.
·
Do not cut in atmospheres containing
explosive dust or vapors.
·
Do not carry any combustibles on your person
(e.g. butane lighter)
· Do not cut containers that have held
combustibles.