Hypertherm Plasma Systems 1-1
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Section 1
SAFETY
In this section:
Recognize safety information...................................................................................................1-2
Follow safety instructions .........................................................................................................1-2
Cutting can cause fire or explosion ..........................................................................................1-2
Electric shock can kill ...............................................................................................................1-3
Static electricity can damage circuit boards .............................................................................1-3
Toxic fumes can cause injury or death .....................................................................................1-4
A plasma arc can cause injury and burns.................................................................................1-5
Arc rays can burn eyes and skin ..............................................................................................1-5
Grounding safety......................................................................................................................1-6
Compressed gas equipment safety..........................................................................................1-6
Gas cylinders can explode if damaged ....................................................................................1-6
Noise can damage hearing ......................................................................................................1-7
Pacemaker and hearing aid operation .....................................................................................1-7
A plasma arc can damage frozen pipes ...................................................................................1-7
Additional safety information ....................................................................................................1-7
Warning labels..........................................................................................................................1-8