Miller Electric MC-80M Operating the Torch, Fumes and Gases can be hazardous, To your health

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SECTION 4 – OPERATING THE TORCH

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

 

CUTTING can cause fire or explosion.

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Always wear dry insulating gloves.

 

• Do not cut near flammable material.

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Insulate yourself from work and ground.

 

• Provide protection from flying sparks.

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Do not touch live electrical parts.

 

• Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.

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Keep all panels and covers securely in place.

 

• Do not locate unit over combustible surfaces.

FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous

 

 

• Do not cut on closed containers.

to your health.

 

 

• Allow work and equipment to cool before handling.

• Keep your head out of the fumes.

 

 

 

 

 

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Ventilate area, or use breathing device.

 

MOVING PARTS can cause injury.

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Read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and

 

 

• Keep away from moving parts.

 

manufacturer’s instructions for material cut.

 

 

 

• Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards closed

ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin;

 

 

and securely in place.

NOISE can damage hearing.

 

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Wear face protection with correct shade of filter.

 

See Safety Precautions at beginning of manual for ba-

• Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.

 

 

sic cutting safety information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wear the following while cutting:

 

 

 

 

 

1

Dry, Insulating Gloves

 

1

2

 

5

2 Safety Glasses With Side

 

 

 

Shields

 

 

 

 

 

3

Welding Helmet

 

 

3

4

 

4

Face Shield

 

 

 

 

 

Wear either helmet or face shield

 

 

 

 

 

with correct shade of filter (See

 

 

 

 

 

ANSI Z49.1).

 

 

 

 

 

5

Ear Muffs

OR

Wear approved ear muffs or ear plugs if noise exposure exceeds OSHA limits.

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Figure 4-1. Safety Equipment

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Contents OWNER’S Manual From Miller to You Plasma ARC Cutting Safety Precautions Cylinders can explode if damaged Fumes and Gases can be hazardous to your healthPlasma ARC can cause injury Flying Sparks and HOT Metal can cause injuryEMF Information Table of ContentsPage Cutting Torch Safety InformationSpecifications Definition 100% Duty Cycle At 80 Amperes Duty CycleMoving Parts can cause injury InstallationInstalling Hand-Held Torch Electric Shock can kill HOT Parts can cause severe burnsInstalling Machine-Held Torch And Remote Trigger Pendant To your health Operating the TorchElectric Shock can kill Cutting can cause fire or explosion Fumes and Gases can be hazardousIncorrect Standoff Distance can damage torch Hitting Torch on a Hard Surface toTorch REPEATEDLY, such as during the cutting of chainSequence Of Plasma Arc Gouging PAG Each Use Maintenance & TroubleshootingRoutine Maintenance MonthsReco Mmended VAL UES or Operat IO N Checking/Replacing Cup, Tip, And ElectrodeOvertightening will strip threads Cutting Trouble TroubleshootingGouging Parts ListTorch, MC-80 Machine Support ServiceMiller Electric Mfg. Co Owner’s Record

MC-80M, MC-80 specifications

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