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COMMON PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMEDIES
BEFORE TURNING ON
TORCH, GAS ODOR IS
NOTICED
1. Hose connection is loose.
2. Crack in hose.
3. Cylinder leak at neck.
1. Tighten all connections.
2. Check hoses. If any cracks are found, replace
entire hose. DO NOT PATCH OR TAPE GAS HOSE.
3. Check neck area of cylinders. If cracks or damage
is found, do not use. Secure upright, in a well
ventilated area, well away from sources of ignition.
Contact gas supplier immediately. Replace cylinders
before proceeding with work.
FLAME IS IRREGULAR
1. Cutting tip is clogged or dirty.
2. Low gas supply.
1. Close gas, oxygen fuel first, then acetylene. Let
torch cool completely. Remove tip, check for dirt
and debris. Use tip cleaner to clean tip or replace
if necessary.
2. Check gas level and refill if needed.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHENEVER DIAGNOSING OR SERVICING THE TOOL. DISCONNECT GAS SUPPLY
BEFORE SERVICE.
!
WARNING
:
Fumes and gases can injure you. Keep your head out of fumes. Use enough ventilation and/or exhaust to keep
fumes and gases from your breathing area. Welding sparks can cause fire or explosion. Keep flammable material away. Keep fire
extinguisher nearby when welding. Welding rays can injure eyes and burn skin. Wear correct eye and body protection.
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K-T Industries, Inc.
3112 NW Blvd.
Sheldon, IA 51201
1. Before each use, inspect the general condition of the torch kit.
Check for loose hose connections, cracked or worn hoses, and
any other condition that may effect its safe operation. If any
abnormal condition occurs or is noticed, have the problem
corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment.
2. Periodically use a tip cleaner to clean out cutting tip and
welding nozzle.
3. To clean the outer body of the cutting attachment, use
a clean, dry cloth. Do not immerse any part of the
cutting attachment in ANY liquid. Do not use solvents or
other flammable agents to clean the cutting attachment.
MAINTENANCE CHART
Maintenance type
Before Use After Use
Inspect tool for damage
X
X
Use tip cleaner to clean tip
X
X
Wipe off with clean, dry
cloth. NEVER USE SOVENTS
TO WIPE DOWN CUTTING
ATTACHMENT
X
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual
must be performed only by a qualified technician.
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!
WARNING: TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION, close the oxygen, then acetylene and
allow torch to cool completely, then disconnect hoses before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE, do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal
noise, vibration, or leaking gas occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
