Parkside PPS 40 A1, Operation And Safety Notes Translation Of The Original Instructions

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40 GB/IE
Troubleshooting
Sparks fly
upwards,
instead of down
through the
material?
„
Plasma pistol does not
penetrate the material.
„
Pistol too far away from
the material.
„
Apparently material was
not grounded properly.
„
Lifting speed is too quick.
„
Increase the current.
„
Reduce the distance between
the pistol and material.
„
Check the connection
for correct grounding.
„
Reduce the speed.
Initial cut but not
completely drilled
through?
„
Potential connection problem.
„
Check all connections.
Slag formation
on interfaces?
„
Tool/material creates heat.
„
Cutting speed too low
or current too high.
„
Individual parts of the pistol
are worn.
„
Allow the material to cool
down and then continue
cutting.
„
Increase the speed and/or
reduce the current until the
slag has been reduced to
a minimum.
„
Check and replace worn
parts.
Arc stops during
cutting?
„
Cutting speed too low.
„
Pistol is held too high and too
far away from the material.
„
Individual parts of the pistol
are worn.
„
Workpiece no longer
connected to the grounding
cable.
„
Increase the cutting speed until
the problem no longer exists.
„
Lower the pistol to the
recommended height.
„
Check and replace worn
parts.
„
Check the connections.
Insufficient
penetration?
„
Cutting speed too fast.
„
Pistol is not straight.
„
Metal is too thick.
„
Individual parts of the pistol
are worn.
„
Slow down the working
speed.
„
Adjust the inclination.
„
Several cycles necessary.
„
Check and replace worn
parts.