6-7. Troubleshooting Torch
Does arc go
on
and
while cutting?
Does arc go out
while cutting?
Do sparks come
out of top of cut;
or cut is not
clean?
Go to Section 6-6.
.
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Torch travel speed too slow;
increase travel speed (see
Sections 5-4, 5-5, and 5-7).
Yes
Clean
off
consumables as necessary
(see Section 6-3). Be sure
work
clamp
attached to a clean (paint and
rust free) workpiece. Reduce
torch
tip
stand-off distance.
No
Be sure work clamp is
securely attached to a clean
(paint
Yes
workpiece. Make sure torch
tip is within 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
of workpiece while cutting.
Clean or replace torch
consumables as necessary
(see Section 6-3).
No
Torch travel speed too fast;
reduce travel speed (see
Section 5-4, 5-5, and 5-7).
Clean or replace torch
Yes
consumables as necessary
(see Section 6-3). Be sure
work clamp is securely
attached to workpiece. Unit
not capable of cutting met-
als thicker than rating (see
Section 5-2).
No
or
replace
torch
is
securely
to
workpiece
and
rust
free)
Go to Section 6-6.
Go to Section 6-6.
*Servicing procedure to be performed
only by authorized Service Station.
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