Qualifications and Requirements
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Operator qualifications
A person is considered qualified to operate the cutting system if he or she is trained and
knowledgeable about cutting system equipment construction, operation, and work methods, and
about how to recognize and avoid hazards that can be present with certain cutting system
equipment or work methods.
For your safety and for the best results:
Never operate the cutting system unless you are qualified to do so.
Follow NFPA70E Section 85 in North America.
Follow IEC 60364 series outside of North America.
Follow OSHA Section1910.331-335 in North America for 600 volts or less.
Follow all local and national electrical safety requirements for both operator and service
personnel.
Always read, understand, and follow all of the safety instructions in this manual, the Safety
and Compliance Manual (80669C), and on the labels that are on the cutting system.
Get adequate operator training from a knowledgeable source before operation. Adequate
training topics include (but are not limited to) the following:
How to start and stop the cutting system during routine operation and in an emergency.
Conditions and actions that can cause injuries to people or damage cutting system
equipment.
How to operate all controls.
How to identify and respond to fault conditions.
How to do maintenance.
A copy of the instruction manual.
Additional qualifications apply for personnel who do maintenance and
troubleshooting. Refer to Qualifications of service personnel on page 41.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL
Disconnect electric power before doing installation or maintenance. You can
get a serious electric shock if electric power is not disconnected. Electric
shock can seriously injure or kill you.
All work that requires removal of the plasma power supply outer cover or
panels must be done by a qualified technician.
Refer to the Safety and Compliance Manual (80669C) for more safety
information.