Fronius TransCut 300, Operating Instructions/Spare Parts List

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EN

Before using the device, all persons instructed to do so undertake to:
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follow the basic instructions regarding safety at work and accident
prevention

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read the „Safety rules“ section and warning notices in these operating
instructions, and sign them to confirm that they have understood them
and will follow them.

Before leaving the work area, ensure that no-one or nothing can come to any
harm in your absence.

Obligations of
personnel

Protecting
yourself and
others

Anyone involved with plasma cutting exposes themselves to numerous risks
e.g.:
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flying sparks, hot pieces of metal flying around

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arc radiation, which can damage eyes and/or skin

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hazardous electromagnetic fields, which risk the lives of those using
cardiac pacemakers

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risk of electrocution from mains current and cutting current

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greater noise pollution

Anyone working on the workpiece whilst cutting is taking place must wear
suitable protective clothing with the following properties:
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flame-resistant

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insulating and dry

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cover the whole body

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undamaged and in good condition

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trousers with no turn-ups

Protective clothing refers to a variety of different items. Operators should
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protect eyes and face from UV rays, heat and sparks with regulation
protective goggles with side shields.

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wear solid footwear that provides insulation even in wet conditions

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protect the hands with suitable gloves (electrically insulated and providing
protection against heat).

Insulated ear protectors should be worn to reduce the harmful effects of
noise and to prevent injury.

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harmful smoke and gases

Keep all persons, especially children, out of the working area while any
devices are in operation or cutting is in progress. If, however, there are
people in the vicinity,
-   make them aware of all the dangers (risk of dazzling by arc, injury from

sparks, inhaling cutting smoke, noise, possible danger from mains or
cutting current, etc),

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provide suitable protective equipment and

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erect suitable safety screens/curtains.