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Operating Machine
Please ensure all torch consumables are tight before use
1. Ensure machine has been setup as previously stated
2. Turn on the machine and the power light indicates and cooling fan is running
3. Set the function switch in the test gas position, air will flow from torch head, now set the air pressure in
gauge using adjuster on regulator on rear of machine to
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0PSI, Once the correct air pressure has been set
press down the adjuster on air regulator and set the function switch to the cutting position
4. Ensure earth clamp is connected to work piece or workbench ensuring a good clean point of contact
5. Select cutting amperage knob to desired cutting power (the following guide lines will vary in accordance to
material grade, characteristics and user operation)
a. 20 Amps for up to 6mm clean cut on mild steel
b. 30 Amps for up to 9mm clean cut on mild steel
c.
50 Amps for up to 18mm clean cut on mild steel, when cutting aluminium, alloys and stainless steel
cutting thickness is reduced by approximately 20%
6. Hold torch in starting position on work and press torch switch and the high frequency will initiate the pilot arc
and contact with the work piece and machine will automatically switch to main cutting power. Once you
come to the end of cut on work piece the machine will sense this and turn off main cutting power and pilot
arc will re-engage, to stop cutting release switch.
7. Getting correct amperage / cutting speed for desired job.
8. The combination of correct cutting amperage and travel speed can change per user; here are some tips on
obtaining optimum settings.
9. Blow back when cutting, If you experience blow back and the metal is not cut all the way through, you either
are traveling too fast or you need to increase the cutting amperage
10. Cutting arc is erratic and work is being cut all way through. You are traveling too slow or cutting with too high
amperage for work.
11. It can take a while to get used to plasma cutting if never done before. Experiment with settings on some
scrap material until you find the best amperage / cutting speed for user.
12. If you ever have any questions on settings call us and speak to one of our experienced technicians who will
be happy to help you.
