Chicago Electric 62204 Owner's Manual

Inverter plasma cutter with digital display 40 amp - 240 volt

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Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions
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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures� Write the product's serial number in the
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Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference�
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures� Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number)� Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference�...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • When welding/cutting overhead or in confined spaces, wear fi resistant ear plugs or ear muffs to keep sparks out of ears� Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62204...
  • Page 3 Plasma Cutter� Never use the hoses or cables immediately� other compressed gases� Don’t exceed maximum PSI for this product as stated on the specification table on page page 5� ITEM 62204 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 3...
  • Page 4: Safety

    If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge� The & Safety Code § 25249�5, et seq.) smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord� Symbology Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories, Inc� Volts Alternating Current Amperes Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62204...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    90 ‑ 120 PSI Working Pressure ‑ Plasma Cutter 60 ‑ 80 PSI 3�6 CFM @ 60 PSI Air Consumption 4�5 CFM @ 80 PSI Air Inlet 1/4″ - 18 NPT ITEM 62204 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 5...
  • Page 6: Setup

    Storage Hook air pressure air inlet (on back) regulator power cord power Storage Hook cord (on back) air pressure Gauge Switch power Switch torch Ground clamp Figure a Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62204...
  • Page 7 The ball should float in the marked area on the meter� If not, adjust air pressure, as needed, Figure B while observing the Air Pressure Gauge� 4� iMpOrtant! After testing, set air Switch to cut to allow normal operation� ITEM 62204 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 7...
  • Page 8: Operation

    Green light will be on when power is on� thermal Overload Light 5� Yellow light will be on if the Plasma Cutter ITEM 62204 shuts down due to overload� Stop using the Figure c Plasma Cutter while leaving the Power Switch ON to allow the cooling fan to operate�...
  • Page 9 Place the Plasma Cutter on a sturdy, level surface at least six feet from the work area� Allow at least 18" around all sides of the Plasma Cutter for air flow� ITEM 62204 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 9...
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Position Torch near workpiece at start of cut� uSinG WOrn cOMpOnentS Keep Cutting Tip at a 90º angle to workpiece, WiLL VOiD tHe Warranty anD and at 1/16" distance from workpiece� DaMaGe tHe pLaSMa cutter. Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62204...
  • Page 11 If sparks pass straight down through bottom of workpiece instead of at a slight angle, the Torch is being moved too slowly� This could cause the arc to extinguish� Move the Torch a little faster� ITEM 62204 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 11...
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    7� WarninG! if the supply cord of this plasma cutter is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician. Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62204...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Move torch more quickly. if the steps above do not solve the problem or if the repairs involved are too complex, contact a qualified technician. ITEM 62204 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 13...
  • Page 14 Move torch more quickly. if the steps above do not solve the problem or if the repairs involved are too complex, contact a qualified technician. Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62204...
  • Page 15 3/8" Mild Steel @ 10 ipM (rated) 5/8" Mild Steel @ 5 ipM (Severence) if the steps above do not solve the problem or if the repairs involved are too complex, contact a qualified technician. ITEM 62204 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 15...
  • Page 16 Maximum cutting thickness on page 5. if the steps above do not solve the problem or if the repairs involved are too complex, contact a qualified technician. Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62204...
  • Page 17: Circuit Diagram

    Diagram ITEM 62204 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 17...
  • Page 18 Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62204...
  • Page 19 ITEM 62204 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 19...
  • Page 20 Page 20 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62204...
  • Page 21: Please Read The Following Carefully

    CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER� THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO� ITEM 62204 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 21...
  • Page 22: Parts List And Diagram

    Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts� Page 22 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 62204...
  • Page 23: Assembly Diagram

    Diagram 27 26 ITEM 62204 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 23...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co� makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase�...

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