Safety First
OMAX JetMachining® Center Operator’s Guide
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Figure 1-5: Safety Labels for the OMAX High-pressure Pump
Safety Precautions
Always observe the following safety precautions while operating your OMAX equipment. Carefully operated,
the OMAX is a safe, productive tool. When operated carelessly, serious injury can easily result.
Table Safety Requirements
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• Be careful when handling materials in the tank. Fingers can be caught between heavy parts and the
sharp edges of the support slats.
• Wear hearing protection while in the vicinity of the OMAX. When cutting in air, noise levels can
exceed 120 dB.
• Cut under water whenever possible. When water covers both the material being cut and the nozzle
tip, the noise level measured in the operator’s area drops to approximately 80 dB (refer to Figure 1-
6).
• Wear approved safety goggles whenever cutting. Regular glasses are not sufficient eye protection!
• Have an eyewash station located near the OMAX in the event abrasive spray splashes into your
eyes. The garnet abrasive is not a chemical irritant, but if not quickly washed out, it can injure an eye
just as any sand would. In addition, tank water could contain chemicals irritants.
• Treat all injuries with caution. Because bacteria in the water can build up, even a seemingly minor
break in the skin can introduce harmful bacteria into the wound. Any injury involving contact with the
water should receive immediate attention. Use antibacterial chemicals in the tank water (exception is
with EBBCO Closed Loop) to reduce this hazard, and always wear protective gloves if you have cuts
or open wounds on your hands.
• Seek immediate medical attention in the event of a waterjet injury. Injuries caused by high-pressure
waterjets are serious. Do not delay! Inform the physician of the cause of the injury, what type of
waterjet project was being performed at the time of the accident, and the source of the water.
• When setting up material for cutting, wear gloves that provide protection against sharp metal edges
and waterborne microorganisms.
• Dispose of cutting wastes properly and in accordance with all local and federal regulations. The
OMAX produces two types of waste: the water used for cutting and the solid material that
accumulates in the catcher tank. Although the garnet abrasive itself is inert, the waste deposited
from the kerf material may require special handling.
• Because of inevitable water spills, cover the floor around the operator area with a nonslip material
such as a textured rubber mat or nonslip paint.
External Pump Safety Labels
Internal Pump Safety Labels
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