6-6. Troubleshooting Torch

Does arc go on and off while cutting?

No

 

Torch travel speed too slow;

 

 

increase travel speed (see

 

Yes

Section 4-2). Clean or

 

 

replace torch consumables

Go to Section 6-5.

 

 

as necessary (see Section

 

 

 

6-4). Be sure work clamp is

 

 

 

 

securely

attached

to

 

 

workpiece.

 

 

 

Does arc go out while cutting?

No

Do sparks come out of top of cut; or cut is not clean?

No

Is Trouble light On; unit has no cutting output?

No

Go to Section 6-5.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Be sure work clamp is securely attached to work- piece. Make sure drag shield contacts metal while cutting. Clean or replace torch consumables as necessary (see Section

6-4).

Torch travel speed too fast; reduce travel speed (see Section 4-2). Clean or replace torch consumables as necessary (see Section 6-4). Be sure work clamp is securely attached to workpiece. Unit not capable of cutting metals thicker than rating (see Section 4-1).

Check torch shield cup (see Section 6-2); reset unit Power switch. *Check torch and connections inside unit.

Go to Section 6-5.

Go to Section 6-5.

*Servicing procedure to be performed only by authorized Service Station.

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Hobart Welding Products 250A manual Troubleshooting Torch