Lincoln Electric Tomahawk 1000 Operator's Manual page 29

TOMAHAWK ® 1000
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
The arc starts but sputters badly.
Pilot arc starts but will not transfer when
brought near work.
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Lincoln Authorized Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Check the torch consumables to be sure they
are in tight, not dirty or greasy and in good
shape. Replace if necessary.
2. Check air supply for oil or a great deal of
water. If there is oil or a great deal of water,
the air must be filtered or the machine
switched to nitrogen or bottled air.
3. Make sure the air pressure is set correctly.
1. Check work lead connection for clean,
secure connection.
2. Plasma will only cut conductive material. Do
not attempt to cut fiberglass, plastic, rubber,
PVC or any other non-conductive
material.
3. Make sure work piece is clean and dry.
Remove any scale, rust or dross.
4. Check all connections to Control board.
5. Possible faulty Control board.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked and the
problem persists, Contact your local Lincoln
Authorized Field Service Facility.