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OPERATION
1. Before attempting to use this unit on an actual project or
object of value, practice on a similar material as there is a
moderate learning curve necessary before achieving
profi ciency in cutting.
2. Place the Ground Cable Clamp on a clean, bare area of
your workpiece, as close to the cut area as possible.
Scrape, wire brush, fi le or grind a bare area if necessary
to achieve a good ground.
3. Set the Air Pressure to the appropriate pressure with the
Knob located at the upper right side of the front panel
(Fig. C). The Pressure Indicating Gauge is located directly
above the Air Pressure Knob and is generally set at 30 to 85 PSI. The actual pressure required is
dictated by the thickness and hardness of the metal being cut; lower pressure for thinner metals,
higher pressure for thicker metals.
4. Set the Output Amperage Knob (Fig. C) located at the center of the upper panel to an appropriate
setting again based on the thickness and hardness of the metal being cut; lower amperage for thinner
or softer metals, higher amperage for thicker or harder metals. Keep in mind that “more is not always
better” as too high of an amperage setting will result in overheating of the unit and excessive molten
discharge from the cut.
5. Making sure all your safety gear is in place (Self-Darkening Welding Mask, Welding Gloves, non-
fl ammable long sleeve apparel, and fi re extinguisher) and the area is completely free of fl ammable
material, you can begin cutting.
6. The best results are achieved by holding the tip at a 45° angle backward and approx. 20° to the right of
the cut line (Fig. D).
7. Depress the Torch Trigger and lower toward the piece to be cut. Once contact is made with the base
piece, the torch will ignite and begin cutting.
After ignition occurs, lift off surface slightly.
Plasma Arc consists of superheated, electrifi ed air which will quickly and
violently vaporize almost anything in its path.
8. With practice, you will be able to exercise precise control over this extremely powerful device,
harnessing its energy to create clean, precise and intricate cuts in many forms of steel and aluminum
up to 3/8” thick.
9. While you practice, experiment with different speeds. You will fi nd that thinner metals will allow a faster
motion while thicker materials will require a slower motion to achieve a through cut.
10. A good form of practice is to attempt a series of straight lines while creating the cleanest edge
possible with a minimum of molten material remaining on the cut edge. This minimizes the cleanup
of the edge with a grinder or fi le. Another excellent technique is to practice cutting your initials out of
a piece of steel.
FIG. D
FIG. D
