A WILKINSON STAR LIMITED PRODUCT 01-19 ISSUE 1
ensure natural airflow.
Input connection
Before connecting the machine you should ensure
that the correct supply is available. Details of the
machine requirements can be found on the data
plate of the machine or in the technical
parameters shown in the manual.
The equipment should be connected by a suitably
qualified competent person. Always ensure the
equipment has a proper grounding. Never connect
the machine to the mains supply with the panels
removed.
Output connections
Insert the torch connector into the connection
socket and turn clockwise until it is tight taking
care not to over tighten. No air should leak from
this connection.
Insert the work return cable into the socket and
tighten by turning clockwise.
Check leads and connections daily before use.
Connect the work clamp to the work piece.
Air pressure adjustment
The embedded filter regulator is correctly set when
leaving the factory and users do not need to set it
themselves in general.
If users need to reset the embedded filter reducer
the following steps are to be taken. Only suitably
qualified persons should make any adjustments.
1
Switch off the machine at the mains supply.
2
Remove the machine cover.
3
Switch on the mains supply and the machine
taking care not to touch any electrical parts.
4
Press the gas check button on the front panel
and air will flow.
5
Lift the pressure control knob upwards.
6
Adjust the gas pressure to the desired value
by rotating the knob (rotate to
“
+
”
direction to increase gas pressure; rotate to
“
-
”
direction to reduce gas pressure).
7
Press down the pressure control knob to lock
it.
8
Any water in the filter bowl will drain when
the air is off through the bottom tube and
out of the machine.
PLEASE
NOTE
TO
PROVIDE
OPTIMUM
PERFORMANCE AIR SHOULD BE CLEAN AND DRY.
THE ADJUSTMENT REGULATOR IN THE MACHINE
IS NOT DESIGNED AS A DRYER/FILTER.
Operation method
Turn on the power switch of the machine and the
power indicator illuminates.
Select correct working mode and function. There
are two working modes available on the machine
panel: 2T and 4T. There are two functions
available: normal cutting and metal mesh cutting.
The electrode and nozzle wear more quickly when
using the mesh cutting mode.
Set cutting current according to the thickness of
work piece to be cut.
Bring the copper nozzle of the cutting torch to the
work piece keeping a distance of about 2mm
between the copper nozzle of the torch and the
work piece. Push the torch trigger on the cutting
torch, the machine will start a pilot arc and cutting
