Powermax+45+Plasma+Cutter

 **ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE WHEN USING THIS MACHINE**

**SAFETY FOR THIS MACHINE:**


 * DO NOT operate while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication
 * SECURE any loose fitting jewelry or clothing, tie back long hair
 * ALWAYS KNOW what type of metal you are cutting
 * DO NOT use torch in an area where combustible or explosive gases or materials are located
 * KEEP ALL FUMES AND GASES FROM YOUR BREATHING AREA
 * TURN ON the welding fume extractor and keep it over the work piece while using this machine
 * NEVER TOUCH any parts that are electrically "live" or "hot"
 * DO NOT CUT on containers that may have held combustibles
 * [[image:Powermax45.jpg width="388" align="right"]]DO NOT ADJUST amps under load
 * DISCONNECT THE POWER when replacing any torch consumables
 * REFER to instruction manual for further information (see Instructor)



OTHER THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN USING THIS MACHINE:
 * Replace all worn or damaged parts
 * check the electrode and cutting tip prior to each cutting session or after extended usage
 * The electrode will probably be the first part to wear out. See above illustration
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Turning up the amps on a worn out electrode will not allow you to cut better, and you risk damaging the cutting torch
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you replace and parts, make sure the gas distributor goes back on in the proper direction. See above illustration
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">check cutting chart in metal shop for proper cutting speed and cutting amps
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Be aware of splatter back towards you when making a piercing cut. Drill a hole first if necessary
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Excess dross, which should be minimal if cutting speed and amps are right, can be knocked off easily right after cutting is done (WEAR SAFETY GLASSES)
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If water comes out of the cutting tip, STOP IMMEDIATELY. This means the air filter needs to be changed. Contact the Department Tech
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do not drop sharp objects onto any of the plasma cutting wires

http://www.virginia.edu/art/studio/safety/sculpture/mstools/plasma.htm

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