Jasic Plasma Cut 80 - Page 3

A WILKINSON STAR LIMITED PRODUCT 12-16 ISSUE 1
SAFETY
These general safety norms cover both arc welding machines and plasma cung machines unless
otherwise noted.
The equipment must only be used for the purpose it was designed for. Using it in any other way could
result in damage or injury and in breach of the safety rules.
Only suitably trained and competent persons should use the equipment. Operators should respect the
safety of other persons.
Prevenon against electric shock
The equipment should be installed by a qualied person and in accordance with current standards in
operaon. It is the users responsibility to ensure that the equipment is connected to a suitable power
supply. Consult with your ulity supplier if required
If earth grounding of the work piece is required, ground it directly with a separate cable.
Do not use the equipment with the covers removed.
Do not touch live electrical parts or parts which are
electrically charged.
Turn o all equipment when not in use.
Cables (both primary supply and welding) should be
regularly checked for damage and overheang. Do not use worn, damaged, under sized, or poorly
jointed cables.
Ensure that you wear the correct protecve clothing, gloves, head and eye protecon.
Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulang mats or covers big enough to prevent any
physical contact with the work ground.
Never touch the electrode if you are in contact with the work ground, or another electrode from a
dierent machine.
Do not wrap cables over your body.
Ensure that you take addional safety precauons when you are welding in electrically hazardous
condions such as damp environments, wearing wet clothing, and metal structures. Try to avoid
welding in cramped or restricted posions.
Ensure that the equipment is well maintained. Repair or replace damaged or defecve parts
immediately. Carry out any regular maintenance in accordance with the manufacturers instrucons.
Safety against fumes and welding gases
Locate the equipment in a well-venlated posion.
Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.
Ensure the welding zone is in a well-venlated area. If this is not possible provision should be made for
suitable fume extracon.