Thermal Dynamics 152 CUTMASTER User Manual

CUTMASTER 152
GENERAL INFORMATION 1-2 Manual 0-4987
• Ventilateallammableorexplosivevaporsfromtheworkplace.
• Donotcutorweldoncontainersthatmayhaveheldcombus-
tibles.
• Providearewatchwhenworkinginanareawhererehazards
may exist.
• Hydrogengasmaybeformedandtrappedunderaluminum
workpieces when they are cut underwater or while using a water
table. DO NOT cut aluminum alloys underwater or on a water
table unless the hydrogen gas can be eliminated or dissipated.
Trapped hydrogen gas that is ignited will cause an explosion.
NOISE
Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Plasma arc processes can
cause noise levels to exceed safe limits. You must protect your ears
from loud noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
• Toprotectyourhearingfromloudnoise,wearprotectiveear
plugs and/or ear muffs. Protect others in the workplace.
• Noiselevelsshouldbemeasuredtobesurethedecibels(sound)
do not exceed safe levels.
• Forinformationonhowtotestfornoise,seeitem1inSubsec-
tion 1.03, Publications, in this manual.
PLASMA ARC RAYS
Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin. The plasma
arc process produces very bright ultra violet and infra red light. These
arc rays will damage your eyes and burn your skin if you are not
properly protected.
• Toprotectyoureyes,alwayswearaweldinghelmetorshield.
Also always wear safety glasses with side shields, goggles or
other protective eye wear.
• Wearweldingglovesandsuitableclothingtoprotectyourskin
from the arc rays and sparks.
• Keephelmetandsafetyglassesingoodcondition.Replace
lenses when cracked, chipped or dirty.
• Protectothersintheworkareafromthearcrays.Useprotective
booths, screens or shields.
• UsetheshadeoflensassuggestedinthefollowingperANSI/
ASC Z49.1:
Minimum Protective Suggested
Arc Current Shade No. Shade No.
Less Than 300* 8 9
300 - 400* 9 12
400 - 800* 10 14
* These values apply where the actual arc is clearly seen.
Experience has shown that lighter filters may be used
when the arc is hidden by the workpiece.
LEAD WARNING
This product contains chemicals, including lead, or otherwise pro-
duces chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects and other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5 et seq.)
1.03 Publications
Refer to the following standards or their latest revisions for more
information:
1. OSHA, SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS, 29CFR 1910,
obtainablefrom theSuperintendentofDocuments,U.S.
GovernmentPrintingOfce,Washington,D.C.20402
2. ANSIStandardZ49.1,SAFETYINWELDINGANDCUTTING,
obtainable from the American Welding Society, 550 N.W.
LeJeuneRd,Miami,FL33126
3. NIOSH,SAFETYANDHEALTHINARCWELDINGANDGAS
WELDINGANDCUTTING,obtainablefromtheSuperintendent
ofDocuments,U.S.GovernmentPrintingOfce,Washington,
D.C. 20402
4. ANSIStandardZ87.1,SAFEPRACTICESFOROCCUPATION
ANDEDUCATIONALEYEANDFACEPROTECTION,obtainable
from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway,
New York, NY 10018
5. ANSIStandardZ41.1,STANDARDFORMEN’SSAFETY-TOE
FOOTWEAR,obtainablefromtheAmericanNationalStandards
Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USE OF CUT-
TING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtainable from American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY
10018
7. AWS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING CONTAIN-
ERS WHICH HAVE HELD COMBUSTIBLES, obtainable from
AmericanWeldingSociety,550N.W.LeJeuneRd,Miami,FL
33126
8. NFPAStandard51,OXYGEN-FUELGAS SYSTEMSFOR
WELDING,CUTTINGANDALLIEDPROCESSES, obtainable
fromtheNationalFireProtectionAssociation,Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269
9. NFPAStandard70,NATIONALELECTRICALCODE,obtainable
fromtheNationalFireProtectionAssociation,Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269
10.NFPAStandard51B,CUTTINGANDWELDINGPROCESSES,
obtainablefromtheNationalFireProtection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
11.CGAPamphletP-1,SAFEHANDLING OFCOMPRESSED
GASES IN CYLINDERS, obtainable from the Compressed
GasAssociation,1235JeffersonDavisHighway,Suite501,
Arlington, VA 22202
12.CSAStandardW117.2,CODE FORSAFETYINWELDING
ANDCUTTING,obtainablefromtheCanadianStandardsAs-
sociation, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale,
Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
13.NWSAbooklet,WELDINGSAFETYBIBLIOGRAPHYobtainable
from the National Welding Supply Association, 1900 Arch
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
14.AmericanWeldingSocietyStandardAWSF4.1,RECOM-
MENDEDSAFEPRACTICESFORTHEPREPARATIONFOR
WELDINGANDCUTTINGOFCONTAINERSANDPIPINGTHAT
HAVEHELDHAZARDOUSSUBSTANCES,obtainablefromthe
AmericanWeldingSociety,550N.W.LeJeuneRd,Miami,FL
33126
15.ANSIStandardZ88.2,PRACTICEFORRESPIRATORYPRO-
TECTION, obtainable from American National Standards
Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018

Thermal Dynamics 152 CUTMASTER Specifications

General

Brand	Thermal Dynamics
Model	152 CUTMASTER
Category	Welding System
Language	English