Electrode Wear - ESAB PowerCut 1300 Instruction Manual

SECTION 4
WArNINg
WArNINg
CAUTION
4.6

Electrode Wear

If the electrode has a pit which is more than .06" (1.5mm) deep at its center, it must be replaced. This is done by
unscrewing the electrode in a counter-clockwise direction from the piston. If the electrode is used beyond this
recommended wear limit, damage to the torch and power source may occur. Nozzle life is also greatly reduced
when using the electrode below the recommended limit.
NEW
for in depth instructions refer to torch manual for complete maintenance and operation.
MAKE SUrE POWEr SWITCH ON POWErCUT IS IN Off POSITION BE-
fOrE WOrKINg ON THE TOrCH.
THE PT-38 TOrCH HEAD ACTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CIrCUITrY
WITHIN THE POWEr SOUrCE TO PrEVENT THE TOrCH frOM BEINg
ENErgIZED WITH HIgH VOLTAgE If THE TOrCH SWITCH IS ACCIDEN-
TALLY CLOSED WHEN THE SHIELD IS rEMOVED. ALWAYS rEPLACE
TOrCH WITH THE PrOPEr TOrCH MANUfACTUrED BY ESAB SINCE
IT ALONE CONTAINS ESAB'S SAfETY INTErLOCK.
rEPLACE ELECTrODE BEfOrE WEAr BECOMES DEEPEr THAN .060"
INCH (1.5 MM)
WORN
figure 4-8. Electrode Wear Limit
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