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Troubleshooting, Caution – Lincoln Electric IM648 RED-D-ARC PYTHON User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your

Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility

for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

CAUTION

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

MISADJUSTMENTS(S)

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

Pilot arc starts but will not transfer
when brought near work.

1. Check work lead connection for

clean, secure connection.

2. Plasma will only cut conductive

material. Do not attempt to cut
fiberglass, plastic, rubber, PVC or
any other non-conductive material.

3. Make sure work piece is clean

and dry. Remove any scale, rust
or dross.

4. Check all connections to Output

board.

5. Possible faulty Control board.

If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked
and the problem persists,

Contact

your local Lincoln Authorized
Field Service Facility.

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