SAFETY INFORMATION
YOU ARE NOT READY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT
UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE
SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL.
In addition to the following guidelines, refer to Sections 1, 2, and 3 of this manual for additional safety
information.
The Vulcan Plasma Arc Cutting System can be used with complete safety by it's operator and any
persons in the immediate area, but personnel must take precautions against light, heat, radiation,
fumes, and noise produced while performing plasma cutting operations. By paying close attention
to the following guidelines the Vulcan will provide cost efficient service with minimal risk to personnel.
Everyone who works with or near this machine must familiarize themselves with it's possible
hazards and how to avoid them by following the simple, effective means explained below.
TERM DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury, and
product or property damage.
WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in severe personal injury or
death.
DANGER: Immediate hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.
The words "should" and "must" as used in this manual shall have the following meaning; the
use of should means we strongly suggest that the instruction be followed. The use of must
means that the instruction is mandatory for the safety of equipment and personnel.
INSTANT-ON TORCHES - The torch installed on this machine is an instant-on torch. It will fire
(produce a plasma arc) immediately after the torch switch closure or remote switch closure for a
machine torch. Always stand away from the torch as a precaution against accidental torch firing.
Be aware of this potential hazard. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious bodily injury.
EMERGENCY STOP- This switch shuts off power to all parts of the machine except the plasma
unit. The torch will stop cutting, but its power will still be active, so throw the main DISCONNECT
switch to cut all power!
CARRIAGE MOVEMENT - The carriage upon which the plasma cutting torch is mounted moves
with firm, steady force and can injure anyone in its path. It can travel the entire length of the table
(Y axis). The torch unit also travels across the carriage when cutting (X axis). Keep these paths
clear. Always remain away from the moveable parts of the machine when it is in operation, or is about
to be started. NOTE: When used in this manual, the term "machine" will refer to the carriage only.
Other sections of the Vulcan will be described by their specific name and listed separately.
SAFETY FIRST! All Personnel working with or near
the Vulcan must read this section!
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