STATUS

 

 

LIGHTS

CONDITION

SUGGESTIONS

 

 

 

SAFETY

It is possible that this light could turn on

If machine can be reset, it is OK to continue

 

when power is first applied to machine.

operation.

 

The torch assembly is misconnected or

Check torch connection to machine.

 

damaged.

 

 

The shield cup assembly is not in place.

Securely fasten shield cup assembly in place.

 

 

By pressing reset, the machine will be

 

While cutting or gouging if the voltage

functional. This occurs most often when the

 

between the nozzle and the work is too

consumables are wearing out. By removing

 

high, it will put the machine into safety.

the hafnium that builds up on the inside of the

 

 

nozzle, it is possible to extend the life of the

 

 

consumables.

 

If the cable is punctured or cut, it can trip

By pressing reset, it will clear the SAFETY.

 

the SAFETY

When cutting is tried again, the machine will

 

 

either go into MALFUNCTION or SAFETY;

 

 

until that time, the machine will not indicate a

 

 

malfunction condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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