Hobart Welding Products 700I, HP-70 manual Troubleshooting Torch, Arc goes on and off while cutting

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6-8. Troubleshooting Torch

	Trouble	Remedy
Arc goes on and off while cutting.		Torch travel speed too slow; increase travel speed (see Section 5-2). Clean or replace torch consumables
		as necessary (see Section 6-5). Be sure work clamp is securely attached to workpiece.
Arc goes out while cutting.		Be sure work clamp is securely attached to workpiece. Make sure tip is on or near [1/16 in. (1.6 mm) to
		1/8 in. (3.2 mm)] workpiece (see Section 5-6). Clean or replace torch consumables as necessary (see
		Section 6-5).
Sparks come out top of cut or cut is not		Torch travel speed too fast; reduce travel speed (see Section 5-2). Clean or replace torch consumables
clean.		as necessary (see Section 6-5). Be sure work clamp is securely attached to workpiece. Unit not capable
		of cutting metals thicker than rating (see Section 5-2).
Trouble lights are on; unit has no cutting		Check torch consumables. Check for gas/air flow at torch. Check air supply connection and pressure to
output.		unit and torch. Reset unit Power switch. Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check torch and
		connections inside unit.

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