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Chicago Electric 97994 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

Chicago Electric 97994 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

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INVERTER PLASMA CUTTER
SET UP ANd OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS
distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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Copyright
2008 by Harbor Freight Tools
contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor
Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements,
actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Model
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
®
. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork
97994
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  • Page 1 INVERTER PLASMA CUTTER Model 97994 SET UP ANd OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS ® distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CUTTINg ARC NOT STAbLE..16 PLASMA CUTTER dOES NOT FUNCTION WHEN SWITCHEd ON......16 WEAk ARC STRENgTH .... 16 ARC dOES NOT IgNITE.... 16 gAS dOES NOT FLOW....16 SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Water entering a alert symbol, indicates a plasma cutter will increase the risk of hazardous situation which, if electric shock. not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3...
  • Page 4 Plasma cutter use and care Use the correct plasma cutter for your application. The correct plasma SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4...

  • Page 5: Specific Safety Rules

    Thoroughly clean the object being cut known to the State of California to of any paint, grease, or other foreign cause cancer and birth defects (or material. other reproductive harm). SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5...
  • Page 6 If relocation is not pos- and dust. Provide adequate ven- sible, protect the combustibles with tilation in work areas to prevent a cover made of fire resistant mate- accumulation of flammable gases, rial. SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6...
  • Page 7 Governmental Industrial Hygien- general area. ists recommendations for Threshold • Where ventilation is questionable, Limit Values (TLV’s) for fumes and have a qualified technician take gases. SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    If INSTRUCTIONS. any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. REV 09a SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8...

  • Page 9: Initial Set Up Instructions

    Regulator Body. The connector is designed to secure- ly hold the line after inserting. Gently pull on the line to ensure it is firmly held. REV 09a SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9...

  • Page 10: Controls & Indicators

    Power Switch (11) ON to allow the cooling Fan to operate. The LED Light will turn off automatically when the unit cools down and then you may resume cutting. (See Figure C.) SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10...

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    • Once the unit returns to service, fol- low a more conservative duty cycle SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11...
  • Page 12 WARNING! The Torch is “live” when shut down until it cools, then you may its Trigger is pressed. Keep the Torch resume cutting again. away from people and flammables before touching Trigger. REV 09a SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12...

  • Page 13: Plasma Cutting Technique

    You can cut any metal that will con- duct electricity up to approximately 0.196” (5mm) thick mild steel or equivalent. Very thin or very thick metals are more difficult to cut clean- REV 09a SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13...

  • Page 14: Maintenance And Servicing

    (5A), and Electrode (4A). (See Figure E.) PERIODICALLY , using compressed air, blow out all dust and debris from Check the Torch carefully for proper the interior. operation. SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Have electrician inspect and service fied technician check/replace. building electrical circuit. Weak Arc strength • Possible Cause and Solution: • Incorrect line voltage: Check the line voltage and, if insuf- REV 09a SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15...

  • Page 16: Parts List And Assembly Diagram

    Plastic Back Cover Cutting Torch Circuit Breaker Earth Clamp Cable Clip Earth Clamp Connector (PG11) Power Cord Tapping Screw (4.2x9.5) Air Pressure Regulator Steel Base Bolt (M5x12) & Nut (M5) SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16...

  • Page 17: Limited 1 Year / 90 Day Warranty

    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. SKU 97994 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17...

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