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General overview: The Supercut 50 and 50P plasma
cuers feature a light weight MOSFET inverter design.
The entry level SuperCut 50 and 50P are designed to
meet the demands of people having occasional plasma
cung needs such as homeowners, or hobbyists with a
small project or occasional repair work in mind. These
units are a budget minded alternave to oxy fuel cung ,
intended for hobbyists who do not require producon or
roune fabricang dues from their plasma cuers. If
taken care of and properly maintained these units should
see a useful service life providing rapid, clean and inex-
pensive cuts. Warranty period is 3 years from date of
shipping. For warranty details please see the warranty
secon at www.everlastwelders.com.
General Use and Care: Care should be taken to keep the
unit out of direct contact with water spray. The unit is
rated IP21S, which rates it for light contact with dripping
water. It is a good idea to remove the plasma cuer
from the vicinity of any water or moisture source to re-
duce the possibility of electrocuon or shock. Never op-
erate in standing water.
Every 1-2 months, depending upon use, the plasma
cuer should be unplugged, opened up and carefully
cleaned with compressed air. Regular maintenance will
extend the life of the unit.
IMPORTANT: Before opening the unit for any reason,
including adjusng the point gap, make sure the unit
has been unplugged for at least 10 minutes to allow
me for the capacitors to fully discharge. Severe shock
and/or death can occur.
Do not restrict air ow or movement of air around the
plasma cuer. Allow a buer distance of 2 from all
sides if possible, with a minimum distance of at least 18”
clearance. Do not operate the unit immediately in the
weld/cut area.
Do not mount in areas that are prone to severe shock or
vibraon. Li and carry the welder by the handle.
Do not direct metallic dust or any dirt intenonally to-
ward the machine, parcularly in grinding and welding
operaons. Make sure the panel is protected from dam-
age.
NOTE: When servicing unit, remove rear plasc panel
rst, the remove metal cover. DO NOT REMOVE FRONT
PLASTIC PANEL! THE FRONT PANEL IS INTEGRAL TO THE
FRAME OF THE UNIT. REMOVING THIS PANEL IS TIME
CONSUMING AND UNECESSARY.
Duty Cycle. The duty cycle has been determined for the
PowerPlasma at 60% @ 50 amps on 240 V operaon.
The duty cycle is based o a 10 minute duty cycle rang at
40° C. This means that the unit is capable of being operat-
ed at the max amps for the stated percent of me out of
10 minutes without a break to cool down the unit. For
the remainder of the 10 minute me period, the welder
should rest for maximum life. The temperature light will
come on and the unit will automacally stop cung when
an overheat condion has occurred. Stop trying to cut
immediately. Heat will connue to be generated and
transferred to the electronics aer welding has ceased.
Cung in humid, or hot condions can aect duty cycle
as well. Do not shut down an overheated welder unl it
has safely cooled. Once the overheated condion has
cleared, cung may resume. Do not operate the unit
with the covers removed. Only cycle the power switch to
reset the unit IF the light has not gone out aer 10
minutes. 120V operaon may reduce duty cycle in some
situaons and will necessarily reduce output.
This manual has been compiled to give an overview of
operaon and is designed to oer informaon centered
around safe, praccal use of the plasma cuer. The
welding industry is inherently dangerous. Only YOU, the
operator of this Plasma cuer, can ensure that safe oper-
ang pracces are followed, through the exercise of com-
mon sense pracces and training. Do not operate this
machine unl you have fully read the manual, including
the safety secon. If you think that you do not have the
skill or knowledge to safely operate the plasma cuer, do
not use this welder unl formal training is received.
Introduction and Specifications
Section 1