SPARCIN 9 / SPARCIN 9C
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3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Check that the machine has been properly connected to the power supply and gas, see
chapter 2, installation.
NOTE! The machine may only be used with 400V power supply!
Connect the earth-lead to the front of the machine. Connect the earth clamp directly to the
work piece. If necessary, clean the surface from paint, rust, dirt, etc.
Cutting
Place the POWER switch in position ON.
The power lamp READY will light.
The pump, fan (and built-in compressor) will start.
Choose process power (cutting current 20-80A)
Place the torch in position for contact cutting or distance cutting and press the START button
on the torch handle.
Contact cutting
Slide the nozzle against the work piece.
As an accessory, there are special contact cutting nozzles, part no. 199 108, made for
profile cutting.
Contact cutting is suitable for cutting up to 4 mm plate thickness.
Distance cutting
Keep a distance of a few millimetres between the nozzle and the work piece.
The accessories for distance cutting are the distance cutting guide, part no.
199107/199124, the distance roller, part no. 2990
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and the circle cutting
bar, part no. 299079/299082.
After activating cutting start the air/gas will flow for a short while before the plasma arc (pilot
arc) strikes. If the cutting process does not start, the pilot arc will go out. Then make another
try.
To stop the cutting process, release the START button on the torch handle. The plasma arc
will go out instantaneously. Gas/air will flow for a few more seconds.
PLEASE NOTE! When the machine is not in use or is only used at long intervals, please
switch off the machine. It contains mechanical components like fan, pump, (and built-in
compressor), which should not be exposed to unnecessary wear.
