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OPERATION
High voltage danger from power source!
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Consult a qualified electrician for proper installation of receptacle at the power source.
This plasma cutter must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from
electrical shock. If you are not sure if your outlet is properly grounded, have it checked
by a qualified electrician.
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Do not cut off the grounding prong or alter the plug in any way and do not use any
adapter, other than the supplied adapter, between the plasma cutter's power cord and
the power source receptacle.
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Make sure the POWER switch is OFF then connect your plasma cutter's power cord to
a properly grounded 230 VAC (220V - 240V), 60 HZ, single phase, 50A power source. If
operating on 120V, attach the 120V Adapter cord to the unit power cord and then
connect the assembly to a properly grounded 120 VAC (110V-130V), 60 Hz, single phase,
20A power source.
1. SET UP
a. Check the plasma cutter to see if it has been connected correctly and is in good working
condition as described in INSTALLATION Section and that it complies with safe operation
requirements as noted in the IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Section.
b. Switch on the power switch of the cutter to observe if the operation is normal. If it is normal,
the fan should start up and the Power Indicator Light should be on. If there is no compressed
air or the air pressure is low the Low-Pressure Indicator Light will be on.
c. Adjust the air supply valve until the air pressure is up to the cutting torch requirement.
(Lowest pressure should be no less than 50PSI), the Low-Pressure Indicator Light will not
be lit up in those conditions.
d. Adjust the air flow to be sure it is consistent.
e. Pull the torch trigger. The cutting operation begins after the cutting plasma pilot arc is made.
2. CUTTING OPERATION
2.1. Metal Sheet Cutting
a. Put the torch’s nozzle at the start of the work piece. Turn on the torch switch to ignite
the plasma pilot. After the work piece is cut thorough, move the torch along the cutting
direction uniformly. The cutting speed is determined by watching to see if the cutting
goes all the way through. If the speed is too fast, the work piece won’t be cut thorough,
or if too slow, the cut quality would be affected, excessive warping may occur, or the arc
could stop.
