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Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
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Do not cut where flying sparks can strike flammable material.
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Remove all flammables within 35 ft (10.7 m) of the plasma cutting arc. If this
is not possible, tightly cover them with approved covers.
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Be alert that sparks and hot materials from plasma cutting can easily go
through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
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Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
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Be aware that cutting on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can cause fire
on the hidden side.
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Do not weld/cut on closed containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes; unless
they are properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 (see Safety Standards).
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Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as practical to
prevent welding current from traveling long, possibly unknown paths and
causing electric shock and fire hazards.
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Do not use plasma cutter to thaw frozen pipes.
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Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuff
less trousers, high shoes, and a cap.
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Remove any combustibles, such as butane lighters or matches, from your
person before doing any
FLYING METAL can injure eyes.
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HOT PARTS can cause severe burns.
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welding.
Cutting, chipping, wire brushing, and grinding cause sparks
and flying metal. As welds cool, they can throw off slag.
Wear approved safety glasses with side shields even under
your welding helmet.
Do not touch plasma cut materials with bare hands.
Allow cooling period before working on gun or torch.
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