Table Of Contents; Craftsman Limited Warranty; Introduction - Craftsman 196.205070 Owner's Manual

Craftsman Limited Warranty .............. 2
Introduction ........................................ 2
Safety Summary .................................. 3
Safety Information .............................. 3
Shock Hazards .................................. 4
Flash Hazards .................................... 4
Fire Hazards ...................................... 5
Plasma Arc Hazards .......................... 6
Fume Hazards .................................... 6
Additional Safety Information ............ 7
Plasma Cutter Specifications ............ 8
Description ........................................ 8
Operating Characteristics .................. 8
Duty Cycle ........................................ 8
Internal Thermal Protection .............. 8
Pneumatic Protection ...................... 8
Electric Shock Protection ................ 8
Know Your Plasma Cutter .................. 9
Plasma Cutter Installation .................. 10
Site Selection .................................... 10
Power Source Connection ................ 10
Power Requirements ........................ 10
Connect to Power Source ................ 10
Extension Cords .............................. 10
Assembling the Plasma Cutter .......... 10
Unpacking the Plasma Cutter .......... 10
Packing List ...................................... 10
Assemble the Face Shield .............. 11
Installing the Handle ........................ 11
Operation ............................................ 11
Connecting the Air Supply .................. 11
Connecting the Ground Clamp to the
Workpiece .......................................... 12
Powering Up the Unit ........................ 12
Principles of Plasma Cutting .............. 12
Learning to Plasma Cut ...................... 12
Holding the Torch ............................ 13
Position the Torch to the Workpiece 13
Cutting ................................................ 13
Piercing .............................................. 14
Recommended Cutting Speeds ........ 14
Maintenance ........................................ 15
Draining Condensation ...................... 15
Replacing the Nozzle ........................ 15
Replacing the Electrode .................... 16
Replacing the Swirl Ring .................... 16
Replacing the Nozzle Cap .................. 16
Troubleshooting .................................. 16
Wiring Diagram .................................... 18
Parts List .............................................. 19
Limited Three-Year Warranty on Craftsman Plasma Cutter
For three years from the date of purchase, if any part of this plasma cutter, except for the gun
or cables, fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, return it to your nearest Sears Parts
& Repair Center, and it will be repaired free of charge. Sears will repair the gun or cables free
of charge for only one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover expend-
able parts such as electrodes, nozzles or nozzle caps, which are consumed during normal
plasma cutter operation. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United
States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
This owner's manual provides all of the specific information you need to safely and effectively use
your Plasma Cutter. It contains instructions on safety, set-up, installation and actual Plasma Cutter
operation.