Safety Warning; Shipment And Packaging; In Case Of Damage - Abicor Binzel PSB 31 Betriebsanleitung

6. Safety warnings
7. Shipment and
packaging
When using the plasma-cutting torch the user must be aware of the
relevant safety requirements:
• Startup and operation is reserved for persons with appropriate knowledge
in handling plasma cutting torches.
• Arc cutting may cause damage to eyes, skin and hearing. Therefore please
always wear the required safety clothing, eye and ear protection in compli-
ance with the relevant regulations in the country in question.
• The rating given represents maximum limit values.
Overloading can lead to torch damage or destruction.
• Before replacing consumables, switch off the power supply.
• Follow the operating instructions for the individual welding components,
e.g. for the power supply.
• Do not pull the cable assembly across sharp edges or set it down in the
cutting spatter area or on hot work pieces.
• Actuate torch button only when all precautions for cutting without hazards
are fulfilled.
• Use curtains or partitions to protect those not involved in the cutting process
from radiation and the danger of arc flashing.
• Work pieces, which have been degreased using chlorinated solvents, must
be thoroughly cleaned before welding starts, to avoid the risk of phosgene
forming.
For the same reason, no degreasing baths containing chlorine must be pla-
ced in the vicinity of the cutting area.
• Use the cutting torch only in a suitable environment. When used outdoors,
use suitable protection against all types of weather conditions.
• Observe fire hazard caused from spatter/dross created during cutting.
During cutting work remove everything combustible from the working area.
• During cutting work in confined spaces, electrical hazard is increased.
Protect yourself accordingly through use of insulating mats, dry clothing
and sufficient ventilation and exhaust
• All molten metals, especially lead, cadmium, copper, zinc and beryllium
are potentially harmful! Use ventilation or an extraction system to ensure
that specified MAC values are not exceeded.
• Place appropriate fire extinguishing equipment in the workplace, within
easy reach.
The components are carefully checked and packaged however damage may
occur during shipping.
Checking procedure on receipt of goods
– Check that the shipment is correct by referring to the shipping note.

In case of damage

– Check the package and components for damage (visual inspection).
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