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SECTION 3
OPERATION
3.1 OPERATION
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do NOT operate the unit with the cover removed.
• Do NOT apply power to the unit while holding or
carrying the unit.
• Do NOT touch any torch parts forward of the torch
handle (nozzle, heat shield, electrode, etc.) with
power switch on.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin;
NOISE can damage hearing.
• Wear welding helmet with No. 6 or 7 lens shade.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
Position the HandyPlasma® 380 at least 10 feet (3
meters) from the cutting area. Sparks and hot slag
from the cutting operation can damage the unit.
3.2
HandyPlasma
®
380 CONTROLS
(FIGURE 3-1)
A.
Power Switch (located on rear panel).
When
placed in ON position, the green pilot light will glow
indicating control circuit is energized and the cooling
fan will run.
B.
Output Current Control.
Adjustable from 15 to 30
amperes to suit cutting conditions. Set output
current to suit cutting conditions prior to operation of
machine. See Page 22.
C.
Air Pressure Adjustment Control.
When main
power switch is turned on and air is flowing to the
machine, the air regulator can be adjusted to the
desired pressure (65-70 psig) before cutting opera-
tions begin.
NOTE:
This pressure adjustment must be made
within 15 seconds after the machine is turned on. If
this is not done within the allotted time the main
power must be turned off and back on again to
activate the 15 second preflow sequence for air
pressure adjustment. See Page 21.
Figure 3-1 HandyPlasma
®
380 Controls
AIR REGULATOR
CONTROL KNOB
AIR PRESSURE
GAUGE
CURRENT
CONTROL
KNOB
POWER
ON-OFF
CURRENT
CONTROL
TEMPERATURE
AIR
Содержание HandyPlasma 380
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