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Line 116: − − Clearly, getting burned by the hot wire is a safety concern. Don’t touch the hot wire. However, a much greater risk is the potential for dangerous fumes when cutting foams - especially foams other than polystyrene.
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==Safety==
==Safety==
Clearly, getting burned by the hot wire is a safety concern. Don’t touch the hot wire. However, a much greater risk is the potential for dangerous fumes when cutting foams - especially foams other than polystyrene. It is very important that you verify that any other foams are safe to be cut.,
# Provide good ventilation, when using the device.
# Provide good ventilation, when using the device.
# Observe the material suppliers safety instructions when cutting.
# Observe the material suppliers safety instructions when cutting.
# Only use the supplied cutting wire or original PROXXON replacement wire, otherwise the transformer can become overloaded.
# Only use the supplied cutting wire or original PROXXON replacement wire, otherwise the transformer can become overloaded.
# Switch off the device after use.
# Switch off the device after use.
Polyisocyanurate foam should not be cut with hot wire tools. It needs a ton of heat, gives off toxic fumes, and leaves a lot of melted plastic wherever it is cut. We recommend that the polyisocyanurate foams only be cut with a blade or saw.
Polyisocyanurate foam should not be cut with hot wire tools. It needs a ton of heat, gives off toxic fumes, and leaves a lot of melted plastic wherever it is cut. We recommend that the polyisocyanurate foams only be cut with a blade or saw.