Weldclass CutForce CF-40p, Operating Instructions Manual

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4 CONTROLS EXPLAINED
4.1 Cutting Mode Selection
1. Press ‘Mode’ selection button (15) until the desired Cutting Mode Indicator Light (16, 17 or 18) is
lit.
4.1.1 Test Air
In ‘Test Air’ mode the compressed air control valve is open continuously. This is useful for testing and
setting the air pressure without having to activate the trigger circuit.
4.1.2 Normal Cutting
This is the standard cutting mode for cutting.
4.1.3 Perforated Cutting
This is the cutting mode is used for cutting perforated plate or expanded mesh. In this mode the plasma
arc will be maintained while the torch is passing over the holes or expansions.
If Normal Cutting mode was used the plasma arc would extinguish when it reached each hole or
expansion.
4.2 Amperage Adjustment
1. Rotate Amperage Knob (14) to desired amperage setting.
NOTE: In most applications maximum amperage will work best. On very thin material or delicate
applications you may wish to turn the amperage down.
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