Maintenance & Servicing; General Maintenance - Forney Plasma Torch Manual De Instrucciones

• Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this operating manual should the torch or system not
operate as expected.
IMPORTANT! Frequently review the Important Safety Precautions at the front of this Manual.
DISCONNECT PRIMARY POWER AT THE SOURCE AND WAIT FOR THE TORCH TO
COOL BEFORE DISASSEMBLING THE TORCH OR TORCH LEADS.
CAUTION! Be sure the operator is equipped with proper gloves, clothing, and eye & ear
protection. Make sure no part of the operator's body comes into contact with the work piece
while the torch is activated.
CAUTION! Sparks from the cutting process can cause damage to coated, painted, and other
surfaces such as glass, plastic and metal.
NOTE: Handle torch leads with care and protect them from damage.
Maintenance & Servicing

General Maintenance

DISCONNECT PRIMARY POWER AT THE SOURCE AND WAIT FOR THE TORCH
TO COOL BEFORE DISASSEMBLING THE TORCH OR TORCH LEADS OR
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.
CAUTION! Maintenance can only be carried out on the unit if the person in charge of this
operation has the necessary technical knowledge and the correct tools. If this is not the case,
contact your nearest service center.
CAUTION! Never access inside the machine (panel removal) or touch the torch (disassembly)
without having disconnected power plug.
ANY INSPECTION PERFORMED UNDER VOLTAGE INSIDE THE MACHINE OR
INSIDE THE TORCH MAY CAUSE SEVERE ELECTRIC SHOCKS CAUSED BY DIRECT
CONTACT WITH PARTS UNDER VOLTAGE.
CAUTION! Use only dry compressed air for cleaning. Do not point the jet of air at the
electronic circuits contained within this system.
The Forney 250P+ Plasma System is a tool that must routinely be maintenanced in order to keep the
system in optimal working condition and to provide long-term value for your investment. Failure
to maintain the system, its consumables and the working environment will decrease the systems
performance and produce results below optimal performance levels.
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