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CAUTION! DISCONNECT INPUT POWER CABLE FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND WAIT
FOR THE PLASMA TORCH TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SHIELD CUP. IT IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT THAT YOU CAREFULLY READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CHOOSING THE
CONSUMABLES FOR YOUR PLASMA TORCH. THIS WILL PREVENT DAMAGE TO YOUR
PLASMA TORCH AND PLASMA CUTTING MACHINE.
BEFORE BEGINNING CUTTING OPERATIONS, VERIFY THAT THE PARTS ARE PROPERLY ASSEMBLED BY INSPECTING
THE BODY OF THE PLASMA TORCH AS SHOWN BELOW
THE PLASMA ARC FROM INSTANT-ON TORCHES CAN CAUSE INJURY AND BURNS.
CAUTION!
The plasma arc comes on immediately when the torch trigger is activated. Make sure the POWER SWITCH
is OFF and the machine disconnected before changing consumables.
Your plasma torch consumable parts are not assembled out of the box. See the tag attached to your plasma torch
for proper assembly. Plasma torch consumables will wear through the course of normal use and need to be replaced
periodically. Before each use of the plasma cutting machine, you should check your parts for wear and replace if
necessary. NOTICE: Failure to replace worn cutting tip or electrode may damage the PLASMA TORCH. Before inspecting
or replacing the consumables, make sure to read and follow the steps below:
1. Turn the machine OFF and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Wait for the PLASMA TORCH to cool before
disassembly.
2. Position the PLASMA TORCH with the SHIELD facing upward to prevent these parts from falling out.
3. Unscrew and remove the RETAINING CAP from the TORCH BODY.
4. Remove the CUTTING TIP, SWIRL RING, ELECTRODE (and ELECTRODE HOLDER if necessary).
5. Install the ELECTRODE (and ELECTRODE HOLDER), SWIRL RING, and CUTTING TIP.
• Make sure all components are installed as shown above.
6. Ensure the RETAINING CAP is properly seated on the TORCH BODY, not cross-threaded. Failure to do so will cause
the machine to not operate properly. Only hand-tighten the RETAINING CAP. Over-tightening can damage the
PLASMA TORCH.
If resistance is felt when installing the RETAINING CAP or SHIELD, check the threads before proceeding.
NOTE: THE PLASMA CUTTING MACHINE WILL NOT OPERATE UNLESS THE PLASMA TORCH SHIELD CUP IS
FULLY SEATED AGAINST THE PINS THAT ENSURE THE CONSUMABLES ARE PROPERLY ASSEMBLED TO THE
TORCH BODY. INSPECT THESE PINS FOR DAMAGE ANYTIME THE SHIELD CUP IS REMOVED.
USE ONLY COMPATIBLE CONSUMABLES IN YOUR PLASMA TORCH. USING INCOMPATIBLE PARTS MAY
DAMAGE YOUR PLASMA CUTTING MACHINE OR INTRODUCE A SAFETY HAZARD. SEE PAGE 24 FOR PART
NUMBERS.
PROPERLY ASSEMBLED PLASMA TORCH
Shield
Retaining Cap
Cutting Tip
Swirl Ring
Electrode
Electrode Holder
Torch