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STATUS
LIGHTS CONDITION SUGGESTIONS
SAFETY It is possible that this light could turn on If machine can be reset, it is OK to continue
when power is first applied to machine. operation.
The nozzle is not in place. Securely fasten nozzle in place.
While cutting or gouging if the voltage By pressing reset, the machine will be
between the nozzle and the work is too functional. This occurs most often when the
high, it will put the machine into SAFETY. consumables are wearing out. By removing
the hafnium that builds up on the inside of the
nozzle, it is possible to extend the life of the
consumables.
If the cable is punctured or cut, it can trip By pressing reset, it will clear the SAFETY.
the SAFETY When cutting is tried again, the machine will
either go into FAULT or SAFETY; until that time,
the machine will not indicate a malfunction
condition.
The torch may be overheated. There is Wait for the torch to cool down, and
a thermal sensor in thehand-held torch reset the safety circuit. Read the
heads to protect it during abusive use. procedures section of this manual for
It will not trip in normal use - even if it is instruction in proper cutting technique.
abused heavily.