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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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2018 OEMTOOLS
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PLASMA CUTTER
110/220V 40 AMP
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
No cutting output, power light is off
No power is supplied to the unit
Ensure the power cord is plugged in
Check the power cord and plug for
damage
Reset circuit breaker
No cutting output, power light is on
No airflow
Check air connection and airflow
output
Faulty Ground Clamp and Torch
connection
Check Clamp and Torch connections
Faulty or incorrect tip is used
Review Cutting Tip installation and
maintenance instructions
Plasma Cutter has malfunctioned
Discontinue use and contact
customer service
Insufficient cutting
Workpiece thickness exceeds safe
cutting practices for this unit
Discontinue use immediately
Insufficient power supply
Check power supply; contact a
certified electrician
Torch is moved too quickly
Reduce cutting speed
Airflow is too low
Increase airflow
Amperage is set too low
Increase amperage settings
Moisture in Torch
Hold Torch above clean surface and
allow to purge (DO NOT pull Trigger,
as this will initiate arcing)
Cutting is causing excessive metal
spatter and sparking
Amperage is set too high
Decrease amperage settings
Airflow is too high
Decrease airflow
No output from Torch
Airflow is too low
Increase pressure to the
recommended range
Faulty Torch
Contact customer service
Faulty components in Plasma Cutter
Contact customer service
Arc ceases while the Trigger is
pressed
Power supply has overheated
Unplug, let cool and restart
Unit has overheated
Unplug, let cool and restart (reference
the Duty Cycle Time for further detail)
Faulty or incorrect tip is used
Review cutting tip installation and
maintenance instructions
Airflow is too low
Increase pressure to the
recommended range
