Koike Sanso Kogyo IK-12 BEETLE User manual

Portable Automatic Gas Cutter
BCA00B14
IK-12 BEETLE
OPERATION MANUAL
KOIKE SANSO KOGYO CO.,LTD.
For every person who will be engaged in
operation and maintenance supervision, It is
recommended to read through this manual
before any operations, so as to permit
optimum operation of this machine.

INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for purchasing this product. Read this instruction
manual thoroughly to ensure correct, safe and effective use of the machine.
Read the manual first to understand how to operate and maintain the
machine.
Cooperation between colleagues in the workplace is essential for safe,
smooth operation. Make sure you read, understand and take all necessary
safety precautions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This product is designed to be safe, but it can cause serious accidents if not
operated correctly. Those who operate and repair this machine must read this
manual thoroughly before operating, inspecting and maintaining the machine. Keep
the manual near the machine so that anyone operates the machine can refer to it as
necessary.
■Do not use the machine carelessly without following the instructions in the manual.
■Use the machine only after you have completely understood the contents of the manual.
■If an explanation in the manual is difficult to understand, contact our company or sales service office.
■Keep the manual to hand at all times and read it as many times as is necessary for a complete
understanding.
■If the manual becomes lost or damaged, place an order with our company or sales service office for a
new one.
■When transferring the machine to a new owner, be sure to hand over this instruction manual as well.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MACHINE OPERATOR
Operators and repair staff of this machine must completely understand the
contents of the instruction manual and have either of the following qualifications:
1. Gas welding foremen’s license
2. Completion of gas welding training course
3. Approval by the Minister of Labor

Symbol
Title
Meaning
General
General caution, warning, and danger.
Be careful not to get your
fingers caught.
Possible injury to fingers if caught in the insertion
port.
Caution: Electric shock!
Possible electric shock under special conditions.
Ground this equipment.
Operators must ground the equipment using the
safety grounding terminal.
Pull out the power plug
from the outlet.
Operators must unplug the power plug from the
outlet when a failure occurs or when there is a
danger of lightning damage.
Caution against bursting
Possible bursting under certain conditions.
General
General warning.
Caution: Hot!
Possible injury due to high temperature under
certain conditions.
Caution: Ignition!
Possible ignition under certain conditions.

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CONTENTS
1. Safety Information·································································································2
1.1 General machine safety precautions ··································································2
1.2 Gas cutting safety precautions·········································································· 4
2. Locations of safety labels························································································6
3. Outline of machine ································································································ 6
3.1 Features of machine······················································································· 6
3.2 Name and function of each section···································································· 6
3.3 Specifications ·······························································································7
4. Preparation for operation ························································································8
4.1 Contents of package ······················································································8
4.2 Machine assembly ························································································ 8
4.3 Preparation for operation················································································· 9
5. Cutting operation ································································································ 10
5.1 Safety measures prior to operation ·································································· 10
5.2 Ignition and flame adjustment········································································· 10
5.3 Cutting and piercing method············································································11
5.4 Procedures for starting cutting and extinguishing flame ·········································11
5.5 Safety measures against backfire and flashback··················································11
5.6 Cutting operation························································································· 12
5.7 Set up circle cutting attachment ······································································ 12
5.8 Circle rail ··································································································· 12
6. Maintenance and inspection ·················································································· 12
6.1 Daily inspection··························································································· 12
6.2 Monthly Inspection ······················································································ 12
6.3 3-month (2000-hour) inspection ······································································ 13
7. Troubleshooting·································································································· 13
8. Wiring diagram··································································································· 15
9. Sketch drawing of IK-12BEETLE ············································································ 15
10. Parts list·········································································································· 16
10.1 Main units ································································································ 16
10.2 Electrical, gas and torch slide holder units ······················································· 18
10.3 Two torch unit···························································································· 20
11. Cutting data······································································································ 22

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3. The ground pin is attached to the rubber plug of a cabtyre cord. Please use a power receptacle
with a ground pin opening

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4 Preparation for operation

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・The ground pin is attached to the rubber plug of a cabtyre cord. Please use a power receptacle
with a ground pin opening.

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10 Parts list
10.1 Main units
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