Handheld Plasma Cutter

Safety
Clothing

Insulated Gloves and Boots: The plasma system completes an electrical circuit between the torch and the workpiece. The workpiece and anything touching the workpiece are part of the electrical circuit. Accidentally touching these parts could cause a fatal shock or severe burn.

Eye Protection: Plasma arc rays produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin. Wear eye protection (safety glasses or goggles with side shields, or a welding helmet) with appropriate lens shading to protect your eyes from UV and IR rays.

Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing to protect against burns caused by UV light, sparks and hot metal. Examples include:
 * Gauntlet gloves, safety shoes and hat.
 * Flame-retardant clothing to cover all exposed areas.
 * Cuffless trousers to prevent entry of sparks and slag (e.g. you should not be wearing shorts).
 * Remove any combustibles, such as a butane lighter or matches, from your pockets before cutting.

Ear Protection: Prolonged exposure to noise from cutting or gouging can damage hearing. Use approved ear protection when using plasma system.

Using the Plasma Cutter
1.	Place the drag shield on the edge of the base metal, or hold the correct standoff distance (typically 1/8 inch). Direct the arc straight down.

2.	Press the trigger. After two seconds of preflow air, the pilot arc starts.

3.     Once the cutting arc starts, move the torch across the metal.

4.     Adjust speed so that the cutting sparks go through the metal and out the bottom of the cut.

5.     At the end of a cut, angle the torch slightly toward the final edge, or pause briefly to sever the metal completely.

6.     To cool the torch, postflow air continues for 20 to 30 seconds after you release the trigger; pressing the trigger during postflow instantly restarts the arc.

Specifications
Input Voltages:	115/230 V, 1 PH, 60 Hz, CSA

Input Current@ 2.25 kW:	115/230 V, 1 PH: 33/18 Amp

Output Voltage:	90 VDC

Output Current:	Adjustable, 16 – 25 Amps

Duty Cycle:	35% @ 27 Amps, 40°C (104°F)

Maximum OCV:	255 VDC

Dimensions:	15.75" (400 mm) D; 8.5" (216 mm) W; 12" (305 mm) H

Weight with Torch:	47 lbs (21 kg)

Gas Supply:	Clean, dry, oil-free air

Flow Rate:	270 scfh; 4.5 cfm (129 l/min)

Flow Pressure	60 psi (4.1 bar)

Cutting Specifications:

Recommended Capacity:     1/4" (6 mm)

Maximum Capacity:         3/8" (10 mm)

Severance Capacity:	 1/2" (12 mm)