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Page 1: ...27 9603 or 419 930 2299 Fax 877 354 0740 www clarkeusa com E mail customer service clarkeusa com 220V PLASMA CUTTER OPERATING MANUAL CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all i...

Page 2: ...product gets shipped that does not meet our specifications If you have a product that does not work correctly within 30 days of your purchase take the product and the original receipt to the store for...

Page 3: ...this plasma cutter Failure to comply with these instructions could result in personal injury and or property damage RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Note The following safety alert symbo...

Page 4: ...power source if the ground prong on power cord plug is bent over broken off or missing Do not allow the unit to be connected to the power source or attempt to operate if the unit cables work area or...

Page 5: ...clothing that contains oil grease or other flammable substances Do not wear flammable hair preparations Do not work in an area until it is checked and cleared of combustible and or flammable materials...

Page 6: ...ate to exchange all fumes and gasses generated during the cutting process with fresh air do not plasma cut unless the operator and all bystanders are wearing air supplied respirators Do not heat metal...

Page 7: ...TING AND WELDING PROCESS obtainable from the National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park P O Box 9101 Quincy MA 02269 9101 Telephone 617 770 3000 Fax 617 770 0700 www nfpa org OSHA Standa...

Page 8: ...MAL PROTECTION CAUTION Do not constantly exceed the duty cycle or damage to the unit can result If you exceed the duty cycle of the plasma cutter an internal thermal protector will open shutting off a...

Page 9: ...waste power and heat Scrape away dirt rust scale oil or paint before attaching the ground clamp Ground Cable The ground cable connects the ground clamp to the internal workings of the plasma cutter C...

Page 10: ...unded have it checked by a qualified electrician Do not cut off the grounding prong or alter the plug in any way and do not use any adapters between the plasma cutter s power cord and the power source...

Page 11: ...wirl Ring 1 is installed 2 Electrodes 1 is installed 2 Nozzles 1 is installed 2 1 4 Male Coupler 1 Manual Instruction 1 CONNECTING THE AIR SUPPLY 1 Before attaching the air supply to the plasma cutter...

Page 12: ...re which prevents accidental arcs To light the pilot arc press the torch button release it and press it again within 3 seconds The pilot arc will go out after approximately 2 3 seconds if cutting has...

Page 13: ...d movement Position the Torch to the Workpiece The plasma torch nozzle should be perpendi cular to the workpiece Excessive angling of the torch can cause the plasma arc to cut into the side wall of th...

Page 14: ...is desired It may be necessary to angle the torch VERY slightly while at this point to ensure that sparks and or spatter will not rebound into the nozzle cap and nozzle WARNING EXPOSURE TO A PLASMA AR...

Page 15: ...from the air supply 1 Slowly turn the knurled drain valve on the bottom of the water trap housing counter clockwise as viewed from bottom of unit until it is fully open 2 Allow all condensation to dra...

Page 16: ...eeds to be replaced when cracks chips or burn spots begin to appear 1 Remove the nozzle cap from the torch by turning it counterclockwise 2 Remove the nozzle 3 Slide the worn swirl ring off of the tor...

Page 17: ...17 TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 18: ...18 18 PLASMA CUTTER MODEL WE6494A WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 19: ...19 19 PLASMA CUTTER MODEL WE6494A PARTS LIST...

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