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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1................................

1-1. Symbol Usage 1.................................................................

1-2. Plasma Arc Cutting Hazards 1......................................................

1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance 3.......................

1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings 4.................................................

1-5. Principal Safety Standards 4.......................................................

1-6. EMF Information 4................................................................

SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 5.........................

2-1. Signification des symboles 5.......................................................

2-2. Dangers liés au coupage à l’arc au plasma 5..........................................

2-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance 7

2-4. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements 9.........................................

2-5. Principales normes de sécurité 9....................................................

2-6. Informations relatives aux CEM 9...................................................

SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 10..................................................................

3-1. Symbols And Definitions For Nameplate And Serial Number/Rating Label 10................

SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS 11..............................................................

4-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location 11...........................................

4-2. Specifications For Power Source 11..................................................

4-3. Specifications For Torch 11.........................................................

4-4. Duty Cycle And Overheating 11......................................................

4-5. Selecting A Location 12.............................................................

4-6. Torch Dimensions And Weight 12....................................................

4-7. Environmental Specifications 12.....................................................

SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION 13................................................................

5-1. Selecting A Location 13.............................................................

5-2. Connecting Work Clamp 13.........................................................

5-3. Electrical Service Guide 14..........................................................

5-4. Extension Cord Data 14............................................................

5-5. Connecting 115 Volt Input Power 15..................................................

5-6. Generator Or Inverter Requirements 15...............................................

SECTION 6 − OPERATION 16..................................................................

6-1. Controls 16.......................................................................

6-2. Recommended Cutting Speed For Material Thickness 16................................

6-3. Trigger Safety Lock 17.............................................................

6-4. Plasma Cutting System Practices 17.................................................

6-5. Sequence Of Cutting Operation 18...................................................

6-6. Sequence Of Cutting Using Stand-off Guide 19.........................................

6-7. Sequence Of Piercing Operation 20..................................................

SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 21.........................................

7-1. Routine Maintenance 21............................................................

7-2. Trouble Lights And Checking Shield Cup Shutdown System 22...........................

7-3. Checking/Replacing Retaining Cup, Tip, And Electrode 23...............................

7-4. Compressor Filter Cleaning And Replacement 24.......................................

7-5. Torch And Work Cable Connections 25................................................

7-6. Troubleshooting Power Source 26....................................................

7-7. Troubleshooting Torch 27...........................................................

SECTION 8 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 28........................................................

SECTION 9 − PARTS LIST 29...................................................................

WARRANTY

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