Page 2 - Troubleshooting section at end of manual.; Contents
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 2 Contents SPECIfICATIONS ............................................................................ 3GENERAL SAfETY RULES ............................................................ 3SPE...
Page 3 - SPECIfICATIONS; DUTY CYCLE; at its rated load without overheating.; SAVE ThIS MANUAL; GENERAL SAfETY RULES; SAVE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS; WORk AREA; keep your work area clean and well lit.; Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 3 SPECIfICATIONS Cutting depth 3/8 inch on steel Cutting Current 5 to 36 amps listed rated load voltage 100 vdC no-load voltage 200 vdC (maximum) Power Consumption 220 vaC, 15 amps, 50/60 Hz...
Page 5 - “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning”
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 5 13. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. a wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. 14. Do n...
Page 6 - SPECIfIC SAfETY RULES
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 6 SPECIfIC SAfETY RULES 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Air Plasma Cutter. These carry important information. if unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacemen...
Page 7 - Inhalation hazard; Welding Produces TOxIC fUMES and GASSES.; Exposure to welding gasses can increase the risk of developing; Avoid overexposure to fumes and gases.; always keep your head out of the fumes.
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 7 not possible, designate someone to serve as a fire watch, equipped with a fire extin-guisher, during the cutting process and for at least one half hour after the cutting is completed. • do...
Page 8 - Examine all hoses and cables for cuts,; Proper cylinder care.; secure cylinders to a cart, wall, or post, to prevent them from
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 8 • Follow osHa guidelines for Permissible Exposure limits (PEl’s) for various fumes and gases. • Follow the american Conference of Governmental industrial Hygienists recommenda-tions for Th...
Page 9 - GROUNDING; ExTENSION CORDS; Grounded, 220 vaC tools require a three wire extension cord.
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 9 GROUNDING This Air Plasma Cutter requires a 3-prong, 220 VAC, polarized, twistlock plug (not sup-plied). This plug must be installed by a qualified electrician. WARNING! Improperly connect...
Page 10 - SYMBOLOGY; UNPACkING
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 10 SYMBOLOGY Table B UNPACkING When unpacking, check to make sure that all the parts are included. refer to the assembly section, and the assembly diagrams and Parts list on pages 15 & 1...
Page 11 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; This plug must be installed by a qualified electrician.; CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 11 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Connect a 3-prong, 220 vaC, polarized, twistlock plug (not supplied) to the line Cord. This plug must be installed by a qualified electrician. 2. attach the Press...
Page 12 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; SETUP; thoroughly
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETUP Before beginning, please read and understand the section “Specific Safety Rules” starting on page 6. 1. Mount the metal to be cut to a metal welding-cutting t...
Page 13 - CUTTING; Cutter indicator lights.
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 13 DURATION Of USE (DUTY CYCLE) Avoid damage to the Cutter by not leaving it on for more than the prescribed duration of use. The duration of Use (or duty Cycle) defines the number of minute...
Page 14 - PROPER CUTTING TEChNIqUE; Lightly touch the Tip to the cutting surface.; Must; BE MAINTAINED OR ThE UNIT; If the unit stops and the Red Overheat Indicator (4) lights:; Turn the power switch to oFF.; C. set the Torch handle down on the metal workbench,
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 14 PROPER CUTTING TEChNIqUE 14. To cut efficiently, the following steps must be carefully followed: √ Lightly touch the Tip to the cutting surface. √ CONTACT WITh ThE WORk SURfACE Must BE MA...
Page 15 - TORCh INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY; Note: The Ceramic Ring only goes on one way. The Ceramic Ring
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 15 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING WARNING! Make sure the Power Switch of the Plasma Cutter is in its “Off” position and that the tool is unplugged from the electrical outlet before pe...
Page 16 - CIRCUIT DIAGRAM; PLEASE READ ThE fOLLOWING CAREfULLY
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 16 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM PLEASE READ ThE fOLLOWING CAREfULLY THE ManUFaCTUrEr and/or disTriBUTor Has ProvidEd THE ParTs diaGraM in THis ManUal as a rEFErEnCE Tool onlY. nEiTHEr THE ManUFaCTUrEr no...
Page 17 - PARTS LIST; Parts referenced with * above are on this diagram.
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 17 NOTE : some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts. PARTS LIST 59 Part Description qty 1 Housing 1 2 End Cover, ...
Page 18 - ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; Troubleshooting section at end of manual. skU 91814 PaGE 18 Not showN #54 Grounding Clamp/Cable#58 Air Regulator w/gauge ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM REV 07/05; 06/06
Page 19 - TROUBLEShOOTING; fAN RUNS WhEN SWITChED ON BUT ARC WILL NOT IGNITE; b. The Regulator on the
If the steps above do not solve the problem or if the repairs involved are too complex, contact a qualified technician. IMPORTANT! Be CERTAIN to shut off the Plasma Cutter, and disconnect it from power and air before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing the unit. A technician should discharge all capac...
Page 22 - OR; ExCESSIVE SLAG fORMATION; b. The Regulator on the unit must be set
If the steps above do not solve the problem or if the repairs involved are too complex, contact a qualified technician. IMPORTANT! Be CERTAIN to shut off the Plasma Cutter, and disconnect it from power and air before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing the unit. A technician should discharge all capac...