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Plasma Cutter Safety

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 1. 

Wear _______________ clothing when using the plasma arc cutter.
 

 

 2. 

Never wear synthetic clothing when using the plasma arc cutter; many synthetics are highly _______________.
 

 

 3. 

Always wear industrial quality eye protection; a _______________ shaded lens is minimum for the plasma arc cutter process.
 

 

 4. 

Make sure that work area is well _______________ when using the plasma arc cutter. The plasma arc cutter process generates lots of fumes and therefore must be well ventilated.
 

 

 5. 

The _______________ should position himself/herself so there will be minimum exposure to fumes during the cutting process.
 

 

 6. 

_______________ use the plasma arc cutter in areas where combustible or explosive gases or materials are located.
 

 

 7. 

Never touch any parts on the plasma arc cutter that are _______________ connected. The plasma arc cutter uses high amperage and produces high voltage, which can cause severe or fatal electrical shock.
 

 

 8. 

_______________ the electrical power before performing any service or repair on the plasma arc cutter.
 

 

 9. 

_______________ protection should be worn when operating the plasma arc cutter.
 

 

 10. 

Use pliers or _______________ to handle hot metal cut by the plasma arc cutter. Cool and store hot metal before leaving the work area.
 

 

 11. 

The thicker the metal the _______________ the travel speed must be to get a good cut and vice versa. The quality of the cut usually decreases as the metal thickness increases and the travel speed decreases.
 

 

 12. 

Always make cuts on the _______________ side of the cut line.
 

 

 13. 

Avoid cutting with the plasma arc cutter in damp or _______________ locations. The hazards of electrical shock greatly increased.
 

 

 14. 

Cutting with the plasma arc cuter may be made by moving forward, _______________, or sideways. Determine which direction is easiest for you and use the procedure as often as possible.
 

 

 15. 

Always turn the plasma arc cutter _______________ before laying the torch down and leaving the work area.
 

 



 
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