Table of ConTenTs
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Operator Manual
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Using the hand torch ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4-13
Operate the safety trigger ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-13
Hand torch cutting hints .......................................................................................................................................................... 4-14
Start a cut from the edge of the workpiece......................................................................................................................... 4-15
Pierce a workpiece .................................................................................................................................................................... 4-16
Gouge a workpiece .................................................................................................................................................................. 4-17
Common hand-cutting faults .................................................................................................................................................. 4-20
Using the machine torch .................................................................................................................................................................... 4-21
Ensure the torch and table are set up correctly ................................................................................................................. 4-21
Understand and optimize cut quality ..................................................................................................................................... 4-21
To pierce a workpiece using the machine torch ................................................................................................................ 4-23
Common machine-cutting faults ............................................................................................................................................ 4-24
Section 5
Maintenance and Repair
Perform routine maintenance ...............................................................................................................................................................5-2
Inspect the consumables ......................................................................................................................................................................5-3
Basic troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5-4
Fault codes and solutions .....................................................................................................................................................................5-6
Replace the gas filter element .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-10
Section 6
Parts
Power supply parts .................................................................................................................................................................................6-2
Duramax 75° hand torch replacement parts .....................................................................................................................................6-6
Duramax 15° hand torch replacement parts .....................................................................................................................................6-7
Hand torch consumables ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6-8
Duramax 180° full-length machine torch replacement parts ........................................................................................................6-9
Duramax 180° mini machine torch replacement parts ................................................................................................................ 6-11
Machine torch consumables ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-13
Accessory parts.................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-14
Powermax65/85 labels ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-15