Remove the power from the cutting system
Many maintenance procedures require you to remove the power from the cutting system. To do this safely, use this procedure.
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  | ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL
If the line-disconnect switch is not in the OFF position you can get a
serious electric shock. Electric shock can seriously injure or kill
you.
The line-disconnect switch must be in the OFF position before you
connect the power cord to the cutting system. It must REMAIN in the OFF position
until all installation steps are complete. In the United States, use a "lock
out/tag out" procedure until installation is complete. In other countries,
follow the appropriate national and local safety procedures. Refer to the
Safety and Compliance Manual (80669C) for more safety
information.
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| Warning | |
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| ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL
The plasma power supply contains dangerous electric voltages that can
seriously injure or kill you. Even if the plasma power supply is turned OFF, you
can still get a serious electric shock if the plasma power supply remains
connected to an electric power source.
Use extreme caution if you do diagnosis or maintenance tasks when the
plasma power supply remains connected to an electric power source and the outer
cover or panels are removed.
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 | MACHINE MOTION CAN CAUSE INJURY
The end-use customer and the cutting machine supplier are responsible
for providing protection against the hazardous moving parts of this cutting
system. Read and follow the instruction manual provided by the cutting machine
supplier. Refer to the Safety and Compliance Manual (80669C) for
more safety information.
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Before you remove the power from the cutting system, it can be helpful to move the torch to the edge of the cutting table and raise the torch lifter to its highest point. This provides easier access to the torch and consumable parts.