Parkside PPS 40 B3, Operation And Safety Notes

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rupted the cutting current must be set
higher if necessary. If the electrode burns
through frequently, then the cutting
current must be set lower.
6. Position the plasma burner 8 on the
workpiece such that the spacer is in full
contact. Push the interlocking switch
8f
forwards to lock the plasma burner
button
8a in place. Press the plasma
burner button 8a . The cutting arc is
ignited.
7. Start cutting slowly and then increase the
speed in order to achieve the desired
cutting quality.
8. The speed must be regulated so that a
good cutting capacity can be achieved.
9. When the cutting work is complete push
the interlocking switch 8f backwards
again.
To cut in manual cutting mode, pull
the overlying spacer across the
workpiece while maintaining a
constant speed. To achieve the perfect cut,
it is important for the material thickness to
comply with the correct cutting speed. If the
cutting speed is too low, the cutting edge will
be blunt due to the severe heat input. The
optimal cutting speed is achieved once the
cutting jet is slightly inclined towards the rear
while cutting. If the plasma burner button
8a
is released, the plasma jet goes out and the
power source switches off. The gas continues
to flow for approx. 5 seconds in order to
cool the burner. During the gas post-flow
time, the plasma cutter
1
must not be
switched off to avoid damaging the plasma
burner
8
as a result of overheating.
Explanation of pilot ignition
A pilot arc is ignited by pressing the plasma
torch button
8a . This creates a plasma beam
on the tip of the torch sleeve 8c . This enables
contactless cutting of the workpiece. Mesh
and gratings can also be cut in this way.
ATTENTION!
f
The device must be left on for approx.
2–3 minutes once the cutting work has
been completed. The cooler cools the
electronics.
• Troubleshooting
NOTE!
f
When the trigger of the burner is
pressed, the voltage required for cutting
will build up inside the plasma cutter.
If the power circuit is then closed, then
the voltage which has built up will be
discharged through the integrated spark
gap. The electrical discharge which re-
sults from this within the device does not
indicate a malfunction. Check that the
device is installed correctly as described
in “Using the device”.