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cutting debris falls to the cement floor.
2. Attach the work piece and connect the earth cable with the work piece.
3. Place the cutting nozzle onto the work piece, lift the torch up slightly from the work piece, and turn
on the switch to cut.
Nozzle and Electrode Replacement
1. Make sure the power switch is OFF.
2. Twist-off the nozzle cover. Screw out the nozzle, diffuser, and electrode.
3. Take a new replacement electrode and twist-on the torch head.
4. Screw on the diffuser, replacement nozzle, and nozzle cover.
Note:
1. The torch is equipped with a 5 seconds safety shut-off when away from the cut material. To avoid
this shut-off, the tip of the torch should remain in light contact with the cut material throughout the
cut (no more than 1.6 mm away).
2. You can use the attached spanner for twisting. See the following figure.
Note:
1. If too much current is drawn from the plasma cutter, the thermal protector will activate and the
YELLOW overheating LED will illuminate. The plasma cutter will automatically shut down until it
cools, then you may resume cutting again.
2. Unnecessary igniting of the pilot arc in the air will reduce the life-span of the torch’s electrode and
nozzle.
3. It is best to start cutting at the edge of the work piece, unless you are piercing the work piece.
4. Keep a space between the nozzle and the work piece. Pressing the nozzle on the work piece
could cause the nozzle to stick, reducing the smoothness of the cutting action and creating an
undesirable result.
Plasma Cutting Techniques
1. Using a plasma cutter is a skill that requires time and effort. Practice striking and maintaining an
arc on scrap work pieces before beginning work. This will help you gauge the best settings for the
plasma cutter for the material at hand.
2. You can cut any metal that will conduct electricity up to approximately 5 mm thick mild steel or
equivalent. Very thin or very thick metals are more difficult to cut cleanly.