Parkside PPSK 40 A1 User manual

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IAN 360432_2010
PLASMA CUTTER WITH
INTEGRATED COMPRESSOR
ПЛАЗМЕНА РЕЗАЧКА
С КОМПРЕСОР
PLAZMA SEKAČ SA
KOMPRESOROM
PLASMASCHNEIDER
MIT KOMPRESSOR
Operation and Safety Notes
Translation of the original instructions
Указания за монтаж, работа и безопасност
Превод на оригиналното ръководство за
експлоатация
Uputstvo za upotrebu i bezbednosne instrukcije
Prevod originalnog uputstva za upotrebu
Bedienungs- und Sicherheitshinweise
Originalbetriebsanleitung
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PLASMA CUTTER WITH INTEGRATED COMPRESSOR
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Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all
functions of the device.
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Pre čitanja rasklopite obe strane sa slikama te se upoznajte sa svim funkcijama uređaja.
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Преди да прочетете, отворете страницата с фигурите и след това се запознайте
с всички функции на уреда.
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Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die beiden Seiten mit den Abbildungen aus und machen Sie
sich anschließend mit allen Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.
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Table of contents
Table of pictograms used ............................................................................... Page 6
Introduction........................................................................................................... Page 7
Intended use ............................................................................................................... Page 7
Package contents......................................................................................................... Page 8
Parts description.......................................................................................................... Page 8
Technical specifications ................................................................................................ Page 9
Safety instructions.............................................................................................. Page 9
General plasma explanations...................................................................... Page 16
Before use.............................................................................................................. Page 16
Installation environment ................................................................................................ Page 16
Selecting compressed air supply.................................................................................... Page 17
Procedure when using an external compressor ................................................................ Page 17
Connecting the cutting torch.......................................................................................... Page 17
Connecting the ground cable........................................................................................ Page 17
Fitting the removable roller guide (optional) .................................................................... Page 17
Using the device.................................................................................................. Page 18
Operation................................................................................................................... Page 18
Types of plasma cutting ................................................................................................ Page 18
Troubleshooting................................................................................................... Page 19
Maintenance and care ..................................................................................... Page 22
Maintaining the burner................................................................................................. Page 22
Maintenance............................................................................................................... Page 22
Storage ...................................................................................................................... Page 22
Information about recycling and disposal............................................. Page 23
EU Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................... Page 23
Warranty and service information ............................................................ Page 24
Warranty conditions .................................................................................................... Page 24
Warranty period and statutory claims for defects............................................................. Page 24
Extent of warranty........................................................................................................ Page 24
Processing of warranty claims ....................................................................................... Page 24

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Table of pictograms used
• Table of pictograms used
Caution! Read the
operating instructions! Caution! Risk of electric shock!
Warning:
Potential hazards! Important note!
Do not dispose of
any electrical devices in
domestic waste!
Dispose of the device and
packaging in an environ-
mentally friendly manner!
Made from recycled
material. Never use the device in the open or when it’s raining!
Electric shock from
the welding electrode
can be fatal!
Inhalation of welding fumes
can endanger your health!
Welding sparks can cause
an explosion or fire!
Arc beams can damage
your eyes and injure your
skin!
Electromagnetic fields
can disrupt the function
of cardiac pacemakers! AC – mains connection
H Insulation class Cutting with the
plasma cutter
Indicator lamp –
thermal sensor Connection – ground terminalplug
Indicator lamp –
mains connection.
Connection –
plasma burner plug
Plasma burner power plug
IP21S Protection type I1 eff
Effective value of the
greatest mains current
U2
Standardised
operating voltage X % Duty cycle

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I1 max
Greatest rated value of the
mains current. I2
Rated value of the cutting
current
1 ~ 50 Hz
Mains input; number of
phases and alternating
current symbol and rated
value of the frequency.
Static frequency
converter-transformer-
commutator
U0
Open circuit voltage
rated value U1
Rated value of the
mains voltage
Plasma cutter with integrated
compressor PPSK 40 A1
• Introduction
Congratulations! You have
purchased one of our high-quality products.
Please familiarise yourself with the product
before using it for the first time. Please also
read the safety instructions carefully.
This product must be set up or used only by
people who have been trained to do so.
Keep out of the reach of children!
PLEASE NOTE!
The use of the term ‘product’ or ‘device’
in the following text refers to the plasma
cutter with integrated compressor named
in these operating instructions.
•Intended use
The device is intended for compressed-air
plasma cutting of all electrically conductive
metals. Observing the safety instructions
and assembly instructions and operating
information in the instructions for use is also
a component of the intended use.
It is imperative to adhere to the applicable
accident prevention regulations. The device
must not be used:
in insufficiently ventilated rooms,
in moist or wet environments,
in explosive environments,
to defrost pipes,
in close proximity to people with cardiac
pacemakers and
in close proximity to easily flammable
materials.
Use the product only as described and only
for the specific applications as stated. Keep
these instructions in a safe place. Ensure you
hand over all documentation when passing
the product on to anyone else. Any use that
differs to the intended use as stated above
is prohibited and potentially dangerous.
Damage or injury caused by misuse or dis-
regarding the above warning is not covered
by the warranty or any liability on the part
of the manufacturer. The device is intended
for professional use. Commercial use will
void the guarantee.
RESIDUAL RISK
Even if you operate the device as intended,
there will be residual risks.
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Following hazards may occur in conjunction
with the construction and design of this
plasma cutter:
Eye injuries due to glare,
Touching hot parts of the device or
workpiece (burn injury),
In case of improper protection risk of
accident and fire through sparks and
slag particles,
Harmful emissions from smoke and gases
if there is a lack of air or if closed rooms
are insufficiently extracted.
Reduce the residual risk by carefully using
the device as intended and observing all
instruction.
• Package contents
1 plasma cutter with integrated compressor
1 ground cable with terminal
1 cutting cable incl. cutting torch
3 electrodes (1 pre-assembled)
1 set of operating instructions
3 burner sleeves (1 pre-assembled)
1 Removable roller guide
1 compressed air hose
• Parts description
PLEASE NOTE!
After unpacking the product, please
check that all of the package contents
are present and that the device is in
perfect condition. Do not use the device
if it is defective.
1Plasma cutter with integrated compressor
2Handle
3Mains plug
4Ground terminal
5Ground terminalplug
6Plasma burner power plug
7Plasma burner plug
8Plasma burner
8a Plasma burner button
8b Nozzle clamping sleeve
8c Torch sleeve
8d Electrode
8e Diffuser
9Overheat protection indicator lamp
10 Selector switch for compressed air
supply
11 Plasma burner power socket
12 Ground terminal connection socket
13 Plasma burner connection socket
14 Current controller
15 Mains indicator lamp
16 On/off -switch
I switched on
O switched off
17 External compressed air access
18 Toggle switch for external compressed
air
19 Removable roller guide
19a Locking screws
19b Fixing screws
19c Guide rollers
20 Compressed air hose
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• Technical specifications
Output: 15–40 A
Input: 230 V~ 50 Hz
Weight: approx. 11 kg
Dimensions 396× 200x 245 cm
Insulation class: H
Duty Cycle*: 35% at 40 A (25°C)
20% at 40 A (40°C)
“Real” cutting
capacity: 0.1 mm – 12 mm
(depending on the
material)
Copper:1–4 mm
Stainless steel: 1–8 mm
Aluminium:1–8 mm
Iron: 1–10 mm
Steel: 1–12 mm
Working pressure: 4–4.5 bar
Changes to technical and visual aspects of
the product may be made as part of future
developments without notice. Accordingly,
no warranty is offered for the physical
dimensions, information and specifications
in these operating instructions. The operating
instructions cannot therefore be used as the
basis for asserting a legal claim.
*Duty Cycle = is the percentage of the
operating time, in which the machine can be
used continuously under normal temperature
conditions. In relation to a 10-minute time
period this means, for example, that with a
duty cycle of 20%, that it can be used for
2minutes and then there should be a break
of 8 minutes. If you exceed the duty cycle
values then this will trigger the overheating
protection which will bring the device to a
stop until it has cooled down to the normal
working temperature. Exceeding the duty
cycle values continuously can damage the
device.
• Safety instructions
WARNING!
Please read through the
operating instructions care-
fully before use. Familiarise
yourself with the device, its
proper use and the safety
instructions based on these
operating instructions. These
form part of the product
and must be available at all
times.
WARNING!
RISK OF SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH
FOR INFANTS AND
CHILDREN! Never leave
children unsupervised near
packaging material.
There is a risk of suffocation.
This device may be used by
children aged 16 years and
older, and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capacities, or a lack of
experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised or have
been instructed in how to use
the device safely and under-
stand the dangers that may
arise when using it. Do not
allow children to play with the
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device. Cleaning and day-to-
day maintenance must not be
performed by children without
supervision.
Repairs and/or maintenance
work must only be carried out
by qualified electricians.
Only use the cutting cable pro-
vided in the scope of delivery.
During operation, the device
should not be positioned
directly on the wall, covered or
jammed between other devices
so that sufficient air can be
absorbed through the ventila-
tion slats. Make sure that the
device is correctly connected
to the supply voltage. Avoid
any form of tensile stress of
the power cable. Disconnect
the plug from the socket prior
to setting up the device in
another location.
If the device is not in opera-
tion, always switch it off by
pressing the ON/OFF switch.
Place the electrode holder on
an insulated surface and only
remove it from the holder after
allowing it to cool down for
15 minutes.
Hot metal and sparks are blown
off from the cutting arch. The
flying sparks, hot metal as well as
hot objects and hot device equip-
ment can cause fires or burns.
Check the working environment
and make sure the workplace is
suitable prior to using the device.
Remove all flammable material
within 10 m of the plasma
cutter. If this is not possible,
cover the objects meticulously
using suitable covers.
Do not make cuts in places
where flying sparks could
come into contact with
flammable material.
Protect yourself and others from
flying sparks and hot metal.
Please be careful because
sparks and hot materials can
easily fall through small gaps
and openings while cutting
and land on adjacent areas.
Please be aware that cut-
ting on a ceiling, floor or a
partition can cause a fire on
the opposite side that is not
visible.
Connect the power cable using
the shortest route with a socket
situated close to the workplace
to prevent the power cable
from being spread across the
whole room and located on a
surface which could cause an
electric shock, sparks or fire
outbreak.
Do not use the plasma cutter
to defrost frozen tubes.
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Risk of electric shock:
WARNING!
Electric shock from the cutting
electrode can be fatal.
Do not use the plasma cutter
when it is raining or snowing.
Wear dry insulating gloves.
Do not touch the electrodes
with bare hands.
Do not wear wet or damaged
gloves.
Protect yourself from electric
shock with insulation against
the workpiece.
Do not open the device
housing.
Additional protection against a
shock from the mains power in
the event a fault can be pro-
vided by using a fault-circuit
interrupter, which is operated
with a leakage current of no
more than 30 mA and covers
all mains-powered devices in
close proximity. The fault-circuit
interrupter must be suitable for
all types of current.
There must be means of rapid
electrical isolation of the
cutting power source or the
cutting circuit (e.g. emergency
stop device) which are easily
accessible.
Danger from smoke
emission when plasma
cutting:
Inhalation of fumes which
result from plasma cutting can
endanger health.
Do not keep your head in the
fumes.
Use the device in open areas.
Only use the device in
well-ventilated spaces.
Danger from flying sparks
when plasma cutting:
Cutting sparks can cause an
explosion or fire.
Keep flammable substances
away from the cutting location.
Do not use the plasma cutter
near flammable substances.
Cutting sparks can cause fires.
Keep a fire extinguisher close
by and an observer should
be present to be able to use it
immediately.
Do not carry out plasma
cutting on drums or any other
closed containers.
Danger from arc beams:
Arc beams can damage your
eyes and injure your skin.
Wear a hat and safety
goggles.
Wear hearing protection and
high, closed shirt collars.
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Use a welding safety helmet
and make sure that the filter
setting is correct.
Wear complete body
protection.
Danger from electro-
magnetic fields:
Cutting current generates
electromagnetic fields.
Do not use if you have a
medical implant.
Never wrap the cutting
cable around your body.
Guide cutting cables
together.
Welding mask-specific
safety instructions
With the help of a bright light
source (e.g. lighter) examine
the proper functioning of the
welding shield prior to starting
with any cutting work.
Cut spatters can damage the
protective screen. Immediately
replace damaged or scratched
protective screens.
Immediately replace damaged
or highly contaminated or
splattered components.
The device must only be
operated by people over the
age of 16.
Please familiarise yourself with
the cutting safety instructions.
To that end, you must also
observe the safety instructions
of your plasma cutter.
Always wear a welding helmet
while welding and plasma
cutting. If it is not used, you
could sustain severe lesions
to the retina.
Always wear protective
clothing during welding and
plasma cutting operations.
Never use the welding shield
without the protective screen
because this could damage the
optical unit. There is a risk of
damage to the eyes!
Regularly replace the protective
screen to ensure good visibility
and fatigue-proof work.
Environment with
increased electrical
hazard
Environments with increased
electrical hazard may be encoun-
tered, for example:
In workplaces where the space
for movement is restricted,
such that the operator is
working in a forced posture
(e.g.: kneeling, sitting, lying)
and is touching electrically
conductive parts;
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In workplaces which are
restricted completely or in
part in terms of electrical
conductivity and where there is
a high risk through avoidable
or accidental touching by the
operator;
In wet, humid or hot work-
places where the air humidity
or weld significantly reduces
the resistance of human skin
and the insulating properties or
effect of protective equipment.
Even a metal conductor or
scaffolding can create an envi-
ronment with increased electrical
hazard.
When using plasma cutters under
electrically dangerous conditions,
the output voltage of the plasma
cutter must be greater than
48volt when idling (effective
value). The plasma cutter may not
be used in these cases due to the
output voltage.
Plasma cutting in tight
spaces
When welding and plasma
cutting in tight spaces this may
pose a hazard through toxic
gases (risk of suffocation). In tight
spaces the device may only be
operated if there are trained indi-
viduals in the immediate vicinity
who can intervene if necessary.
In this case, before starting to
use the plasma cutter, an expert
must carry out an assessment in
order to determine what steps
are necessary, in order to guar-
antee safety at work and which
precautionary measures should
be taken during the actual cutting
procedure.
Total of open circuit
voltages
When more than one plasma
power source is operated at the
same time, their open circuit
voltages may add up and lead
to an increased electrical haz-
ard. The plasma power sources
must be clearly marked with
their individual control units and
connections, in order to be able
to identify which device belongs
to which circuit.
Using shoulder straps
The plasma cutter must not be
used if the device is being car-
ried e.g. with a shoulder strap.
This is intended to prevent:
The risk of losing your balance
if the lines or hoses which are
connected are pulled.
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The increased risk of an
electric shock as the operator
comes into contact with the
earth if he/she is using a
ClassI plasma cutter, the
housing of which is earthed
through its conductor.
Protective clothing
At work, the operator must
protect his/her whole body by
using appropriate clothing and
face protection against radia-
tions and burns. The following
steps must be observed:
– Wear protective clothing
prior to cutting work.
– Wear gloves.
– Open windows to guarantee
air supply.
– Wear protective goggles.
Gauntlet gloves made of a
suitable material (leather) must
be worn on both hands. They
must be in perfect condition.
A suitable apron must be
worn to protect clothing from
flying sparks and burns.
When specific work, e.g.
overhead cutting, is required,
a protective suit must be worn
and, if necessary, even head
protection.
Protection against rays
and burns
Warn of the danger to the
eyes by hanging up a sign
saying “Caution! Do not look
into flames!”. The workplaces
must be shielded so that the
persons in the vicinity are
protected. Unauthorised
persons must be kept away
from cutting work.
The walls in the immediate
vicinity of fixed workplaces
should neither be bright
coloured or shiny. Windows
up to head height must be
protected to prevent rays
being transmitted or reflecting
through them, e.g. by using
suitable paint.
EMC Device Classification
According to the standard
IEC 60974-10, this is a plasma
cutter in electromagnetic compat-
ibility Class A. Class A devices
are devices that are suitable for
use in all other areas except
living areas and areas that are
directly connected to a low-volt-
age supply mains that (also)
supplies residential buildings.
Class A devices must adhere to
the Class A limit values.
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WARNING NOTICE: Class A
devices are intended for use in
an industrial environment. Due to
the power-related as well as the
radiated interference variables,
difficulties might arise in ensuring
electromagnetic compatibility in
other environments. Even if the
device complies with the emission
limit values in accordance with
the standard, such devices can
still cause electromagnetic inter-
ference in sensitive systems and
devices. The user is responsible
for faults caused by the arc while
working, and the user must take
suitable protective measures.
In doing so, the operator must
consider the following:
Power cables, control, signal
and telecommunication lines
Computer and other micro-
processor controlled devices.
Television, radio and other
playback devices
Electronic and electrical safety
equipment
Persons with cardiac pacemak-
ers or hearing aids
Measurement and calibration
devices
Noise immunity of other
devices in the vicinity
The time of day at which the
cutting work is performed.
The following is recommended
to reduce possible interference
radiation:
the plasma cutter must be
regularly maintained and kept
in a good condition
Cutting cables should be
completely unwound and
installed parallel on the floor,
if possible
Devices and systems at risk of
interference radiation must be
removed from the cutting area
if possible, or shielded.
The product is intended solely
for professional use.
The device meets the require-
ments of IEC 61000-3-12,
provided that the “Ssc” short-
circuit power at the at the
monitoring point between
the owner’s power grid and
the public mains is above or
equal to 3708.75 kW. It is the
responsibility of the installer or
operator/owner of the device
to make sure that the device
is only connected to a supply
where the “Ssc” shortcircuit
power is above or equal to
2466.7 kW, if required this
must be clarified with the
provider of the supply network.
The device is only designed
for use with a power supply
where the permissible mains
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impedance is equal to or
below 0.2801 Ω.
If you are in any doubt, then
please contact an electrical
professional.
• General plasma
explanations
Plasma cutters are operated by
pushing pressurised gas, e.g.
air, through a small pipe. In the
centre of the pipe, there is a
negatively charged electrode that
is directly above the nozzle. The
vortex ring causes the plasma to
rotate quickly. If you supply the
negative electrode with current
and make the tip of the nozzle
touch the metal, this connection
creates a closed, electrical circuit.
A powerful spark occurs between
the electrode and the metal.
While the gas flows into the
pipe, the spark heats up the gas
until it has reached the plasma
condition. This reaction causes
a current from the controlled
plasma with a temperature of
16,649 ºC or more that moves at
speed of 6.096 m/sec and the
metal transforms into steam and
molten discharge. The plasma
itself conducts electrical current.
The working circuit that allows
the arc to occur remains as long
as current is supplied to the
electrode and the plasma remains
in contact with the metal to be
processed.
The cutting nozzle has a
range of further channels.
These channels generate a
constant flow of protective gas
around the cutting area. The
pressure of the gas flow controls
the radius of the plasma jet.
PLEASE NOTE!
This machine is only designed to use
compressed air as “gas”.
• Before use
• Installation environment
Make sure that working area is sufficiently
ventilated. If the device is used without
sufficient cooling, the power-on time reduces
and it can result in overheating.
Additional protection can be required for this
purpose:
The device must be free-standing with a
distance of at least 0.5 m all around.
Ventilation slots must not be blocked or
covered.
The device must not be used a storage
place and tools or other items must not
be placed on the device.
It must be operated in a dry and well
ventilated working environment.
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• Selecting compressed air
supply
Press the selector switch for the compressed
air supply 10 in order to select the com-
pressed air source.
In INT position (Figure J) the compressed
air supply is provided by the integrated
compressor. In EXT position (Figure K) by
an external compressor.
When using the integrated compressor,
switch the toggle switch for external
compressed air 18 to the “closed”
position (Figure L).
• Procedure when using an
external compressor
PLEASE NOTE!
For plasma cutting, a pressure of
4–4.5bar is recommended. Adjust this
accordingly on your compressor. Please
bear in mind that the pressure can lower
while setting the air pressure. Thus, in
a hose length measuring 10 m and an
internal diameter of 9 mm it drops by
approx. 0.6 bar.
The compressed air source must have a filter
and regulator.
Connect the compressed air hose 20 on
the back of the plasma cutter 1to the
compressed air connection 17. To do so,
insert the side of the compressed air hose
into the compressed air connection 17 of
the plasma cutter 1without a quick
connector (see Fig. I).
The pressure can be adjusted using the
pressure regulator on your compressor.
Select a pressure of 4–4.5 bar.
In order to release the compressed air
hose 20, you must press the locking
mechanism of the compressed air
connection 17 and pull out the com-
pressed air hose 20 at the same time
(see Fig. I).
Switch the toggle switch for external
compressed air 18 to the “open” position
(Figure M).
• Connecting the cutting torch
Insert the plasma burner plug 7into the
plasma burner connection socket 13 and
tighten the plasma burner plug hand-tight
7(see Fig. A+B).
Insert the plasma burner powerplug 6
into the plasma burner power socket 11
and tighten the union nut hand-tight
(see Fig. A+B).
• Connecting the ground cable
Connect the ground terminal plug 5with
the ground terminal -connection socket 12.
Make sure that the connecting shaft is first
connected and then turned. The connecting
shaft must face upwards when plugging in
the ground cable plug 5. After plugging in,
the connecting shaft must be rotated in a
clockwise direction until it reaches the stop,
in order to lock it in place (see Fig. A+B).
This does not require force!
• Fitting the removable roller
guide (optional)
Push the removable roller guide 19 over the
nozzle clamping sleeve 8b, until the locking
screws 19a are completely above the black
area of the plasma burner 8(behind the
gap at the back of the nozzle clamping
sleeve 8b) (see Fig. A+B). Now fix the
locking screws 19a . The guide rollers 19c are
now positioned such that the required
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distance between the workpiece and burner
sleeve 8c is set. The roller guide is then fixed
in place 19 by tightening the fixing screws
19b (see Fig. N). Make sure that both guide
rollers 19c are always set to the same height,
in order to enable straight cutting. You can
see a correctly fitted roller guide in Fig. N.
• Using the device
• Operation
1. Set the plasma cutter 1up in a dry and
well ventilated area.
2. Position the machine in the vicinity of the
workpiece.
3. Press the on/off switch 16.
4. Clamp the ground terminal 4to the
workpiece to be cut and make sure that
there is a good electrical contact.
5. Set the cutting current on the current
controller 14. If the arc beam is inter-
rupted the cutting current must be set
higher if necessary. If the electrode burns
through frequently, then the cutting
current must be set lower.
6. Position the plasma cutter 8on the
workpiece so that the burner sleeve 8c is
free and that a blowback of the molten
metal is not possible. Press the plasma
burner button 8a. The transmitted cutting
arch is ignited on the edge of the sheet
in this manner.
7. Start cutting slowly and then increase the
speed in order to achieve the desired
cutting quality.
8. The speed must be regulated so that a
good cutting capacity can be achieved.
The plasma beam creates a straight arch
(stainless steel, aluminium) or a 5° arch
of approach (soft steel).
To cut in the manual cutting mode,
pull the overlying burner across the
workpiece while maintaining a
constant speed. To achieve the perfect cut,
it is important for the material thickness to
comply with the correct cutting speed. If the
cutting speed is too low, the cutting edge will
be blunt due to the severe heat input. The
optimal cutting speed is achieved once the
cutting jet is slightly inclined towards the rear
while cutting. If the plasma burner button 8a
is released, the plasma jet goes out and the
power source switches off. The gas continues
to flow for approx. 5 seconds in order to
cool the burner. The same process is
followed when the workpiece is pulled out
with a pressed plasma burner button 8a.
During the gas post-flow time, the plasma
cutter 1must not be switched off to avoid
damaging the plasma burner 8as a result
of overheating.
ATTENTION!
The device must be left on for approx.
2–3 minutes once the cutting work has
been completed. The cooler cools the
electronics.
• Types of plasma cutting
Drag cutting
Hold the tip of the burner sleeve 8c low over
the workpiece and press the plasma burner
button 8a. Now move the burner sleeve until
8c there is contact with the workpiece and
the cutting arch is fixed. Once the cutting
arch has been generated, move the plasma
burner 8in the desired direction. Makes
sure that burner sleeve is slightly 8c angled
and that contact with the workpiece is
maintained. This working method is called
drag cutting. Avoid quick movements. A sign
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of quick movements is sparks that fall of the
top of the workpiece. Move the plasma
burner at a 8speed in which the spark
accumulation is concentrated on the bottom
side of the workpiece. Ensure the material is
completely separated prior to continuing
with this process. Set the necessary drag
speed.
Distance cutting
In some case, it is beneficial cut while
holding the burner sleeve 8c at a height
of 1.5 mm to 3 mm above the workpiece.
This reduces the quantity of material that is
blown back into the tip. This makes it
possible to penetrate thicker material
strengths. Distance cutting should be used if
penetration or furrow work is carried out.
Furthermore, the “distance” working
technique can be used when you need to cut
sheet metal to minimise the risk of material
splashing back which could damage the tip.
Perforation
To drill through place the tip approx. 3.2mm
above the workpiece. Hold the plasma
burner at a slight 8angle to guide the
sparks away from the burner sleeve 8c and
your body. Press the plasma burner button
8a and lower the tip of the plasma burner
until there is a main cutting arch and sparks
begin to form. Test the perforation on a test
object that is no longer needed and once
there are no problems start drilling through
at the previously defined cutting line on your
workpiece. Check the plasma burner 8for
wear and tear, cracks or exposed cable
pieces. Replace or repair them prior to using
the device. A badly worn burner sleeve 8c
contributes to the reduction of speed, voltage
and unclean separation. An indication for
badly worn burner sleeve 8c is
an extended or oversized nozzle opening.
The external electrode 8d must not be
recessed by more than 3.2 mm. Replace it if
it is more worn than the specified dimension.
If the protective cap is difficult to tighten,
check the thread.
• Troubleshooting
PLEASE NOTE!
When the trigger of the burner is
pressed, the voltage required for cutting
will build up inside the plasma cutter.
If the power circuit is then closed, then
the voltage which has built up will be
discharged through the integrated spark
gap. The electrical discharge which
results from this within the device does
not indicate a malfunction.
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Faults Cause of fault Troubleshooting
Indicator lamp
does not lit up?
No electrical connection.
ON/OFF switch set to off.
Check whether the device is
connected to the socket.
Set switch to ON.
Ventilator does
not work?
Power line interrupted.
Power line ventilator faulty.
Ventilator faulty.
Check whether the device is
connected to the socket.
Warning lamp
switches on?
Overheating protection
switched on.
Input voltage too high.
Allow device to cool down.
Input voltage according to
type plate.
No output
current?
Machine faulty.
Overvoltage protection
activated.
Machine must be repaired.
Allow device to cool down.
Output current
does not
decrease?
Input voltage too low.
Connection cable cross-section
too low.
Observe input voltage
according to type plate.
Arc stops during
cutting?
Cutting speed too low.
Plasma burner 8is held too
high and too far away from
the material.
Plasma burner component
parts are worn 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e.
Workpiece no longer
connected to the grounding
cable.
Increase the cutting speed until
the problem no longer exists.
Lower the plasma burner 8
to the recommended height.
Check and replace worn
parts.
Check the connections.
Insufficient
Penetration?
Cutting speed too fast.
Burner sleeve 8c is not straight
Metal is too thick.
Plasma burner component
parts are worn 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e.
Slow down the working speed
Adjust the inclination.
Several cycles necessary.
Check and replace worn
parts.
Air current cannot
be regulated?
Compressed air hose
damaged or faulty.
Valve/manometer fails.
New connection of the hose.
HF-arc is not
created?
The burner switch is faulty.
Soldering point on the burner
switch or plug loosened.
Valve/manometer fails.
Renew electrode.
Bad ignition? Burner wear parts damaged
or worn.
Change wear parts.
Troubleshooting