SAFETY INFORMATION
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 its operator and any
persons in the immediate area, but personnel must take precautions against light, heat, radiation,
fumes, and noise produced by the Vulcan while performing plasma cutting operations. Everyone
who works with or near this machine must familiarize themselves with possible hazards and the
simple, effective means explained below to avoid them! Pay close attention to the following
Guidelines and the Vulcan will provide cost efficient service with minimal risk to personnel:
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 machine torch is an instant-on torch. These torches fire (produce
a plasma arc) immediately after 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
hazardous potential; failure to do so can result in serious bodily injury.
EMERGENCY STOP switch shuts off power to all parts of machine except 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 on 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 (this
is the Y axis). The torch unit also travels across the carriage when cutting (X axis). Keep this path
clear. Stand back from the moveable parts of the machine when it is in operation, or 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.
YOU ARE NOT READY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT
IF YOU HAVE NOT READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE
SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL.
SAFETY FIRST! All Personnel working with or near
the Vulcan must read this section!
H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY
H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY
PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com
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