60 Hz DUTY CYCLE The rated Duty cycle refers to the amount of plasma cutting that can be done within a measured amount of time. The Eastwood Cut-20 Plasma Cutter has a duty cycle of 40% at 15 Amps. It is easiest to look at your cutting time in blocks of 10 Minutes and the Duty Cycle being a percentage of that 10 Minutes. If cutting at 15 Amps with a 40% Duty...
SAFETY INFORMATION In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product: DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FUMES AND CUTTING GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS! • Do not breathe fumes that are produced by the cutting operation. These fumes are dangerous and can cause serious respiratory dam- age. Keep your head and face out of cutting fumes. •...
• A clean, dry air supply source for the torch. An air compressor capable of delivering 5-7 CFM @ 60 PSI is required. You can even use a portable compressed air tank with regulator. • The air supply must be completely free of moisture. The use of a moisture trap such as Eastwood Two Stage Desiccant Dryer System (#20473) or equivalent is strongly recommended.
OPERATION FIG. D Air Pressure 1. Before attempting to use this unit on an actual project or object of value, Gauge practice on a similar material as there is a moderate learning curve necessary before achieving profi ciency in cutting. Air Pressure 2.
*NOTE: These settings are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted based on your techniques and type of metal being cut. POWER UNIT CARE & MAINTENANCE FIG. F • The Versa-Cut 20 Plasma Cutter has a built-in “last-chance” moisture separator which requires draining each time you have completed work Torch Assembly with the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING • The entire unit shuts off during use, switch is in the “on” position, the AMBER “Protection” lamp is illuminated: The unit has overheated from exceeding the duty cycle and the internal thermal protection circuitry has been activated. Turn the main power switch off, wait several minutes to allow cooling then turn power switch back on.