EX-TRAFIRE®75SD
Operator manual, Revision T-5 7
Touching electrical parts could cause a fatal shock or severe
burns�
• Do not touch live electrical components�
• Wear dry insulated gloves, shoes and protective clothing�
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground using dry
insulating material large enough for the work area�
• The working area should be clean and dry�
• Switch OFF the system for cleaning and maintenance
operations�
• Do not wrap cables around your body�
• Turn OFF the machine when not in use�
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL
• Periodically check the power supply cable, to insure
that the outer insulation is intact� Replace the power
supply cable immediately if damaged� DO NOT use
the system with bare or exposed wires, this is highly
dangerous�
• Before removing the cover or handling any of the
internal components of the system, wait 5 (FIVE)
minutes to ensure complete discharge of the
capacitors�
• Keep the system in good condition; repair or replace
damaged parts immediately� Maintain the system in
accordance with the manual�
Caution! After cutting, the workpiece will be HOT!
• Do not touch hot parts bare handed, wear suitable
hand protection�
• Allow cooling time before handling�
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HOT PARTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS
FIRE PREVENTION
• Keep flammable items away from the work area�
• Ensure that there is a fully charged fire extinguisher in
the work area�
• Ventilate the work area, check for flammable/
combustible gases, liquids and materials, remove prior
to cutting as they present a fire risk�
EXPLOSION PREVENTION
• Do not cut in areas containing explosives, flammable
gases or vapors�
• Do not place the system on, over, or near combustible
surfaces�
• Do not operate the system in areas with an atmosphere
containing high concentrations of dust, flammable gases
or vapors�
• Do not use the system to cut pressurized containers that
have not been de-pressurized, vented and cleaned�
CUTTING CAN CAUSE FIRE
OR EXPLOSION
Flying sparks are created during the metal cutting/gouging
processes; the area should be kept free from flammables�
• Use face shield/safety glasses with side protection�
• Wear flame resistant clothing, footwear and hand
protection�
• Use earplugs/defenders that are flame resistant to
prevent sparks entering the ear and to reduce the
noise level�
FLYING SPARKS (ARC SPRAY) CAN
CAUSE INJURY, FIRE OR EXPLOSION
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The plasma arc is activated immediately after the torch trigger
is depressed�
• Turn off the power before changing the torch
consumables, the plasma arc can burn through skin and
gloves�
• Do not place your hand or hold the work piece near the
cutting path�
• Do not point the torch toward yourself or other persons�
PLASMA ARC CAN INJURE
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