Harbor Freight Tools 95136 - Manual (Page 7)

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SAFETY
SER
VICE
OPERA
TION
TECHNIQUES
SETUP
Air Supply
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EXPLOSION:
Use only clean, dry, regulated, compressed air with this tool.
Do not use oxygen, acetylene, carbon dioxide, combustible gases,
or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool.
1. Incorporate a filter, regulator with pressure gauge,
dryer, in-line shutoff valve, and quick coupler for
best service, as shown on Figure A on page 8
and Figure B on page 9. An in-line shutoff
ball valve is an important safety device because
it controls the air supply even if the air hose
is ruptured. The shutoff valve should be a
ball valve because it can be closed quickly.
Note: An oiler system should not be used with
this tool. The oil will mix with the material
being propelled, causing poor results.
2. Attach an air hose to the compressor’s air outlet.
Connect the air hose to the air inlet on the back
of the Plasma Cutter. Other components, such
as a coupler plug and quick coupler, will make
operation more efficient, but are not required.
Handle
Air pressure
regulator knob
Air inlet
Air pressure gauge
Note: Air flow, and therefore tool performance, can
be hindered by undersized air supply components.
The air hose must be long enough to reach
the work area with enough extra length to
allow free movement while working.
3. Turn the tool’s switch to the off position; refer to
Operation section for description of controls.
4. Close the in-line shutoff valve between
the compressor and the tool.
5. Turn on the air compressor according to
the manufacturer’s directions and allow it
to build up pressure until it cycles off.
6. Adjust the air compressor’s output regulator so
that the air output is enough to properly power
the tool, but the output will not exceed the tool’s
maximum air pressure at any time (60-80 PSI).
Adjust the pressure gradually, while checking the
air output gauge to set the right pressure range.
7. Inspect the air connections for leaks.
Repair any leaks found.
8. If the tool will not be used at this time, turn off
and detach the air supply, safely discharge
any residual air pressure, and release
the throttle and/or turn the switch to its off
position to prevent accidental operation.