iCNC XT
Manual 0-5299 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1-1
SECTION 1:
SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Throughout this manual, notes, cautions, and warnings are used to
highlight important information. These highlights are categorized as
follows:
NOTE
An operation, procedure, or background information
which requires additional emphasis or is helpful in ef-
ficient operation of the system.
CAUTION
A procedure which, if not properly followed, may cause
damage to the equipment.
WARNING
A procedure which, if not properly followed, may cause
injury to the operator or others in the operating area.
1.2 Important Safety Precautions
WARNINGS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLASMA
ARC EQUIPMENT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND
HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
Plasma arc cutting produces intense
electric and magnetic emissions that may
interfere with the proper function of cardiac
pacemakers, hearing aids, or other elec-
tronic health equipment. Persons who work
near plasma arc cutting applications should
consult their medical health professional
and the manufacturer of the health equip-
ment to determine whether a hazard exists.
To prevent possible injury, read, understand and follow
all warnings, safety precautions and instructions before
using the equipment. Call 1-603-298-5711 or your local
distributor if you have any questions.
GASES AND FUMES
Gases and fumes produced during the plasma cutting process can be
dangerous and hazardous to your health.
head out of the welding fume plume.
remove all fumes and gases.
the kind of metal being used, coatings on the metal, and the
different processes. You must be very careful when cutting
or welding any metals which may contain one or more of the
following:
Antimony Chromium Mercury
Arsenic Cobalt Nickel
Barium Copper Selenium
Beryllium Lead Silver
Cadmium Manganese Vanadium
be supplied with the material you are using. These MSDSs
will give you the information regarding the kind and amount of
fumes and gases that may be dangerous to your health.
workplace, refer to item 1 in Subsection 1.03, Publications in
this manual.
tables, to capture fumes and gases.
explosive gases or materials are located.
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rinated solvents and cleansers. Remove all sources of these
vapors.
fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer.
(California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.5 et seq.)
Electric Shock can injure or kill. The plasma arc process uses and
produces high voltage electrical energy. This electric energy can
cause severe or fatal shock to the operator or others in the workplace.
piece or other parts of the welding circuit.
item 9 in Subsection 1.03, Publications.
repairs.
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