Filter
Top Products
YING
SPARKS
can
cause
injury
Sparks
and
hot
metal
blow
out
from
the
cutting
arc.
Chipping
and
grinding
cause
flying
metal.
Wear
approved
face
shield
or
safety
goggles
with side
shields.
Wear
proper
body
protection
to
protect
skin.
Wearflame-resistant
ear
plugs
or
ear
muffs
to
prevent
sparks
from
entering
ears.
ARC
RAYS
can
bum
eyes
and
skin
Arc
rays
from
the
cutting
process
produce
intense
visible
and
invisible
(ultraviolet
and
infrared)
rays
that
can
burn
eyes
and
skin.
Wear
face
protection
(helmet
or
shield)
with
correct
shade
of
filter
to
protect
your
face
and
eyes
when
cutting
or
watching.
ANSI
Z49.1
(see
Safety
Standards)
suggests
a
No.
9
shade
(with
No.
8
as
minimum)
for
all
cutting
currents
less
than
300
amperes.
Z49.
1
adds
that
lighter
filter
shades
may
be
used
when
the
arc
is
hidden
by
the
workpiece.
As
this
is
normally
the
case
with
low
current
cutting,
the
shades
suggested
in
Table
1
are
provided
for
the
oper
ators
convenience.
Wearapproved
safety
glasses
with
side
shields
under
your
helmet
or
shield.
Use
protective
screens
or
barriers
to
protect
others
from
flash
and
glare;
warn
others
not
to
watch
the
arc.
Wear
protective
clothing
made
from
durable,
flame-resistant
material
(leather
and
wool)
and
foot
protection.
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NOISE
can
damage
hearing~
I
Prolonged
noise
from
some
cutting
applications
can
damage
hearing
if
levels
exceed
limits
speci
_________
fled
by
OSHA
(see
Safety
Standards).
Use
approved
ear
plugs
or
ear
muffs
if
noise
level
is
high.
Warn
others
nearby
about
noise
hazard.
Cutting
produces
fumes
and
gases.
Breathing
these
fumes
and
gases
can
be
hazardous
to
your
health.
Keep
your
head
out
of
the
fumes.
Do
not
breathe
the
fumes.
If
inside,
ventilate
the
area
and/or
use
exhaust
at
the
arc
to
remove
cuthng
fumes
and
gases.
If
ventilation
is
poor,
use
an
approved
air-supplied
respirator.
Read
the
Material
Safety
Data
Sheets
(MSDS5)
and
the
manufac
turers
instruction
for
metals
to
be
cut,
coatings,
and
cleaners.
Work
in
a
confined
space
only
if
it
is
well
ventilated,
or
while
wearing
an
air-supplied
respirator.
Fumes
from
cutting
and
oxygen
depletion
can
alter
air
quality
causing
injury
or
death.
Be
sure
the
breathing
air
is
safe.
Do
not
cut
in
locations
near
degreasing,
cleaning,
or
spraying
op
erations.
The
heat
and
rays
of
the
arc
can
react
with
vapors
to
form
highly
toxic
and
irritating
gases.
Do
not
cut
on
coated
metals,
such
as
galvanized,
lead,
or
cadmium
plated
steel,
unless
the
coating
is
removed
from
the
cutting
area,
the
area
is
well
ventilated,
and
if
necessary,
while
wearing
an
air-supplied
respirator.
The
coatings
and
any
metals
containing
these
elements
can
give
off
toxic
fumes
when
cut.
Do
not
cut
containers
with
toxic
or
reactive
materials
inside
or
containers
that
have
held
toxic
or
reactive
materials
they
must
be
emptied
and
properly
cleaned
first.
PLASMA
ARC
can
cause
injury
I
~
The
heat
from
the
plasma
arc
can
cause
serious
burns.
The
force
of
the
arc
adds
greatly
to
the
burn
hazard.
The
intensely
hot
and
powerful
arc
can
quickly
cut
through
gloves
and
tissue.
Keep
away
from
the
torch
tip.
Do
not
grip
material
near
the
cutting
path.
The
pilot
arc
can
cause
burns
keep
away
from
torch
tip
when
trig
ger
is
pressed.
Wear
proper
flame-retardant
clothing
covering
all
exposed
body
areas.
Point
torch
away
from
your
body
and
toward
work
when
pressing
the
torch
trigger
pilot
arc
comes
on
immediately.
Turn
off
power
source
and
disconnect
input
power
before
disas
sembling
torch
or
changing
torch
parts.
Use
only
torch(es)
specified
in
the
Owners
Manual.
~UNDERS
can
explode
if
damaged
Gas
cylinders
contain
gas
under
high
pressure.
If
damaged,
a
cylinder
can
explode.
Since
gas
cylin
ders
are
normally
part
of
metalworking
processes,
be
sure
to
treat
them
carefully.
Protect
compressed
gas
cylinders
from
excessive
heat,
mechani
cal
shocks,
slag,
open
flame,
sparks,
and
arcs.
Install
and
secure
cylinders
in
an
upright
position
by
chaining
them
to
a
stationary
supportor
equipmentcylinder
rack
to
prevent
falling
or
tipping.
Keep
cylinders
away
from
any
cutting
or
other
electrical
circuits.
Never
allow
electrical
contact
between
a
plasma
arc
torch
and
a
cylinder.
Never
cut
on a
pressurized
cylinder
explosion
will
result.
Use
only
correct
gas
cylinders,
regulators,
hoses,
and
fittings
de
signed
for
the
specific
application;
maintain
them
and
associated
parts
in
good
condition.
Turn
face
away
from
valve
outlet
when
opening
cylinder
valve.
Keep
protective
cap
in
place
over
valve
except
when
cylinder
is
in
use
or
connected
for
use.
Read
and
follow
instructions
on
compressed
gas
cylinders,
asso
ciated
equipment,
and
CGA
publication
P-i
listed
in
Safety
Standards.
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MO
VING
PARTS
can
cause
injury
~
Keep
away
from
moving
parts
such
as
fans.
Keep
all
doors,
panels,
covers,
and
guards
closed
and
securely
in
place.
S
Table
1.
Eye
Protection
For
Plasma
Arc
Cutting
Current
Level
In
Amperes
Minimum
Shade
Number
#4
Below
20
#5
2040
TkH~
#6
4060
_________
_________
#8
60
80
_________
_________
.
~
ha~a~dous~
HOT
PARTS
can
cause
severe
burns.
Do
not
touch
hot
parts
bare
handed.
Allow
cooling
period
before
working
on
torch.
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