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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. Manufacturer’s Warning Label Definitions 10...........................................

3-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions 10............................................

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

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

4-2. Specifications 11..................................................................

4-4. Duty Cycle And Overheating 12......................................................

4-5. Power Source Dimensions And Weight 13.............................................

4-6. Torch Dimensions And Weight 13....................................................

4-7. Environmental Specifications 13.....................................................

SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION 14................................................................

5-1. Selecting A Location 14.............................................................

5-2. Connecting Gas/Air Supply 14.......................................................

5-3. Connecting Work Clamp 14.........................................................

5-4. Electrical Service Guide 15..........................................................

5-5. Extension Cord Data 15............................................................

5-6. Connecting 240 VAC 1-Phase Input Power 16..........................................

5-7. Multi−Voltage Plug (MVP) Connection 18..............................................

5-8. Connecting Unit To Input Power 19...................................................

5-9. Generator Or Inverter Requirements 19...............................................

SECTION 6 − OPERATION

20..................................................................

6-1. Controls 20.......................................................................

6-2. Cutting Speed 21..................................................................

6-3. Trigger Safety Lock 21.............................................................

6-4. Plasma Cutting System Practices 22.................................................

6-5. Sequence Of Cutting Operation 23...................................................

6-6. Sequence Of Piercing Operation 24..................................................

SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 25.........................................

7-1. Routine Maintenance 25............................................................

7-3. Overload Protection 25.............................................................

7-4. Checking Or Replacing Filter Element 26..............................................

7-5. Status/Trouble Lights 27............................................................

7-6. Checking Shield Cup Shutdown System 27............................................

7-7. Checking/Replacing Retaining Cup, Tip, And Electrode 28...............................

7-8. Torch And Work Cable Connections 29................................................

7-9. Troubleshooting Power Source 30....................................................

7-10. Troubleshooting Torch 31...........................................................

SECTION 8 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 33........................................................

SECTION 9 − PARTS LIST 35...................................................................

WARRANTY

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