Chicago Electric 95136 Installation manual

INVERTER AIR PLASMA CUTTER
Model 95136
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
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Manual Revised 10e

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Keep this manual for the safety warnings
and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual near the assembly
diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual
and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling, and
all other information provided with
this product:
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER indicates a
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with
the safety alert
symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE is used to
address practices not
related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without the
safety alert symbol, is
used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When using tool, basic safety
precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of personal injury and
damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this
tool!
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock,
re, and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area Precautions
Keep your work area clean and well1.
lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in2.
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids, gases,
or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and3.
visitors away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control. Protect others in the work area
from debris such as chips and sparks.
Provide barriers or shields as needed.

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Electrical Safety
Grounded tools must be plugged1.
into an outlet properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all
codes and ordinances. Never remove
the grounding prong or modify the
plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs. Check with a qualied
electrician if you are in doubt whether
the outlet is properly grounded. If the
tool should electrically malfunction or
break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user.
Double insulated tools are equipped2.
with a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will
t in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not t fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not t, contact a qualied electrician
to install a polarized outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way. Double
insulation eliminates the need for the
three wire grounded power cord and
grounded power supply system.
Avoid body contact with grounded3.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges, and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your
body is grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or4.
wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
Do not abuse the Power Cord.5. Never
use the Power Cord to carry the tool
or pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep
the Power Cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace
damaged Power Cords immediately.
Damaged Power Cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
When operating a power tool6.
outside, use an outdoor extension
cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These
extension cords are rated for outdoor
use, and reduce the risk of electric
shock.
Personal Safety
Stay alert. Watch what you are1.
doing, and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose2.
clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting.3. Be sure the
Power Switch is off before plugging
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on the Power Switch, or plugging in
power tools with the Power Switch on,
invites accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches4.
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.
Do not overreach. Keep proper5.
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear6.
eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

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protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
Tool Use and Care
Use clamps (not included) or other1.
practical ways to secure and support
the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work piece by hand or
against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Do not force the tool. Use the correct2.
tool for your application. The correct
tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it is designed.
Do not use the power tool if the Power3.
Switch does not turn it on or off. Any
tool that cannot be controlled with the
Power Switch is dangerous and must be
replaced.
Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from4.
the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of5.
children and other untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting6.
tools maintained and clean. Properly
maintained tools are less likely to bind
and are easier to control. Do not use a
damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do
not use” until repaired.
Check for misalignment or binding of7.
moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect
the tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are8.
recommended by the manufacturer
for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only1.
by qualied repair personnel. Service
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personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only2.
identical replacement parts. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow
maintenance instructions may create a
risk of electric shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Maintain labels and nameplates on the1.
tool. These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
Always wear ANSI approved safety2.
impact eye goggles and heavy work
gloves when using the tool. Using
personal safety devices reduce the risk
for injury. Safety impact eye goggles and
heavy work gloves are available from
Harbor Freight Tools.
Maintain a safe working environment.3.
Keep the work area well lit. Make
sure there is adequate surrounding
workspace. Always keep the work area
free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash,
and other debris. Do not use a power
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dusts, and vapors. Do not use this
product in a damp or wet location.
Avoid unintentional starting.4. Make
sure you are prepared to begin work
before turning on the tool.

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Never leave the tool unattended when5.
it is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its
electrical outlet before leaving.
Always unplug the tool from its6.
electrical outlet before performing and
inspection, maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
Prevent eye injury and burns.7. Wearing
and using ANSI approved personal
safety clothing and safety devices
reduce the risk for injury.
Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye
goggles with a welding helmet featuring
at least a number 10 shade lens rating.
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or boots should be worn when using
this product. Do not wear pants with
cuffs, shirts with open pockets, or any
clothing that can catch and hold molten
metal or sparks.
Keep clothing free of grease, oil,
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Wear dry, insulating gloves and
protective clothing.
Wear an approved head covering to
protect the head and neck. Use aprons,
cape, sleeves, shoulder covers, and
bibs designed and approved for
welding and cutting procedures.
When welding/cutting overhead or in
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ear plugs or ear muffs to keep sparks
out of ears.
Prevent accidental res. 8. Remove any
combustible material from the work area.
When possible, move the work to a
location well away from combustible
materials. If relocation is not possible,
protect the combustibles with a cover
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Remove or make safe all combustible
materials for a radius of 35 feet (10
meters) around the work area. Use a
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all open doorways, windows, cracks,
and other openings.
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resistant screens. Protect combustible
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If working on a metal wall, ceiling, etc.,
prevent ignition of combustibles on the
other side by moving the combustibles
to a safe location. If relocation of
combustibles is not possible, designate
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during the cutting process and for at
least one half hour after the cutting is
completed.
Do not weld or cut on materials having
a combustible coating or combustible
internal structure, as in walls or
ceilings, without an approved method
for eliminating the hazard.
Do not dispose of hot slag in containers
holding combustible materials. Keep a
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to use it.
After welding or cutting, make a
thorough examination for evidence of
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weld or cut in atmospheres containing
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gases, vapors, liquids, and dust.
Provide adequate ventilation in work
areas to prevent accumulation of
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Do not apply heat to a container that
has held an unknown substance or a
combustible material whose contents,
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