Consumable Maintenance - Forney EASY WELD 20 P Manual De Instrucciones

Consumable Maintenance

CAUTION!
and damage the PLASMA TORCH. SHIELD CUP should be hand-tightened. Over-tightening could damage PLASMA
TORCH.
CAUTION!
RING (C) and ELECTRODE for wear and debris before cutting or whenever
cutting speed has been significantly reduced.
CAUTION!
genuine Forney parts.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the ELECTRODE and CUTTING TIP should be replaced at the same time to ensure
even wear and optimal performance.
PART
20
Always tighten the ELECTRODE with the provided wrench. A loose ELECTRODE can further loosen
Inspect SHIELD CUP (E), CUTTING TIP (D), AIR DIFFUSER
Do not operate PLASMA TORCH (9) without a CUTTING TIP or ELECTRODE in place. Be sure to use
INSPECT
Shield Cup
The center hole for round- ness.
The gap between the SHIELD CUP
and CUTTING TIP for accumulated
debris.
Examine for cracks, burn- through
or chips.
Cutting Tip
The center hole for roundness,
enlargement.
Oxidized exterior.
Air Diffuser
Verify there are no burns or cracks
or that airflow holes are not ob-
Ring
structed.
Electrode
The center surface for wear and
verify pit depth.
Torch Body
Check surface for damage, wear,
debris.
Torch
These parts usually need no
maintenance except for a periodic
Handle &
inspection and cleaning.
Cable
Ground
These parts usually need no
particular maintenance with the
Clamp &
exception of a periodic inspection
Cable
and cleaning.
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WRENCH FOR ELECTRODES (B)
ACTION
Replace the SHIELD CUP if the hole is no
longer round.
Remove the SHIELD CUP and clean any
debris away, replace if damaged or un-
cleanable.
Replace SHIELD CUP if cracked, burned-
through or chipped.
Replace the SHIELD CUP if the hole is no
longer round or enlarged.
Can be cleaned with an extra-fine abrasive
cloth, use no solvents.
If damaged, replace.
Replace ELECTRODE when crater on emit-
ting surface is about 1/16" (2mm) deep.
Clean without use of solvents if debris is
present.
Replace PLASMA TORCH if TORCH BODY
(A) is damaged, cracked, or worn.
Clean without use of solvents if debris is
present
Replace PLASMA TORCH if any part of the
handle or cable is cracked or worn.
DO NOT touch PLASMA TORCH and
cable with warm or hot parts.
DO NOT strain the cable.
DO NOT move the cable on sharp edges
or abrasive surfaces.
DO NOT step on the cable.
Follow same actions as Torch Handle and
Cable
Additionally, ensure there is no corrosion
on the GROUND CLAMP contact surfaces.