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P12AFi 120 Volt, 20 Amp Plasma Cutter
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
with Built-In Air Compressor
Owner's Manual
Item #64290
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- Page 1 P12AFi 120 Volt, 20 Amp Plasma Cutter with Built-In Air Compressor Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
- Page 2 Thank you very much for choosing a Klutch™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Packaging Contents ..........................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 4 General Safety Warnings ........................6 Grounding ............................10 Main Parts of Plasma Cutter ......................11 Operating Instructions ........................13 After Each Use ............................. 16 Maintenance ............................ -
Page 4: Intended Use
Intended Use The P12AFi 120 Volt, 20 Amp Plasma Cutter features a built-in compressor for total portability and low system cost. You'll never have gas pressure settings, flame tuning, metal preheating, gas cylinders, or refills to worry about. It has an inverter design that is lightweight and efficient. The torch with long life nozzle and electrodes is more powerful, comfortable, and efficient. - Page 5 ⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY • Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts. •...
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Page 6: General Safety Warnings
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than the tool itself. • Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place. General Safety Warnings ⚠WARNING •... - Page 7 ⚠WARNING Your Plasma Cutter’s Condition • Check that the ground cable, power cord, and torch to be sure the insulation is not damaged. Always replace or repair damaged components before using the plasma cutter. • Check all components to ensure they are clean and in good operating condition before use. ⚠CAUTION PLASMA CUTTER USE AND CARE Do not operate the plasma cutter if the torch or ground cables are wet.
- Page 8 • Do not touch the torch and the ground or grounded work piece at the same time. • Do not use a plasma cutter to thaw frozen pipes. ⚠WARNING Fumes and Gases • Do not use plasma cutter in the presence of gasoline, diesel, propane, or other flammable liquids.
- Page 9 • Take precautions to ensure that flying sparks do not cause fires or explosions in hidden areas, cracks or areas you cannot see. • Keep a fire extinguisher close in the case of fire. • Wear garments that are oil-free with no pockets or cuffs that will collect sparks. •...
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Page 10: Grounding
• Do not wrap cable around your body while plasma cutting. • Wrap plasma torch cable and ground cable together whenever possible. • Keep plasma torch and ground cables on the same side of your body. ⚠WARNING Shielding Gas Cylinders Can Explode High pressure cylinders can explode if damaged, so treat them carefully. -
Page 11: Main Parts Of Plasma Cutter
down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric shock. (See Figure A.) The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool. - Page 12 Subassembly Top Housing Handle Earth Clamp with Cable Plasma Cutter Torch Power Cable Replacement Nozzle Replacement Electrode Spanner Setting Up Equipment ⚠WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! • High voltage danger from power source! Consult a qualified electrician for proper installation of receptacle.
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Page 13: Operating Instructions
Make sure the power switch is OFF. Take an electrode and screw-on the torch head. Screw on the diffuser, nozzle, and nozzle cover. Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING High voltage danger from power source! • Consult a qualified electrician for proper installation of receptacle at the power source. This plasma cutter must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock. - Page 14 Scope of Application It is used for the cutting of metal plates such as steel plates, aluminum plates, and stainless steel plates. Suitable Working Environment and Working Conditions • Working temperature：-10℃～+40℃; • Storage and transportation environment temperature：-25℃～+55℃; • Air humidity：40℃≤50%；20℃≤90% Set Up 1.
- Page 15 cutting debris falls to the cement floor. 2. Attach the work piece and connect the earth cable with the work piece. 3. Place the cutting nozzle onto the work piece, lift the torch up slightly from the work piece, and turn on the switch to cut.
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Page 16: After Each Use
3. Move the cutting head more slowly for thicker and harder metals, and more quickly for thin or soft metals. Keep the cutting head moving while cutting. 4. Keep the torch’s nozzle vertical against the work piece, and watch to be sure the arc is moving along the cutting line. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Maintain the plasma cutter by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair. Keep all cutting tools sharp and clean. - Page 18 Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action Internal fuse blown Have a qualified technician check/replace. Check the line voltage and, if insufficient, Weak arc strength Incorrect line voltage have a licensed electrician remedy the situation. Make certain that the work piece is contacted properly by the earth clamp and Improper ground connection that the work piece is properly cleaned near...
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Page 19: Parts Diagram
Parts Diagram Parts List Part Number Part Description Quantity Top housing Handle Wires hang hook Rectifier tube radiator Transformer Fast recovery diode Tension Inductance Page 19 of 22... -
Page 20: Replacement Parts
Part Number Part Description Quantity Control PCB Capacitor Main PCB Control PCB Bracket Split type oil-water separator Cable clip Earth clamp with cable Front panel with the shell Plasma cutter torch Light cover Front panel Control PCB Rubber foot Bottom Air pump pedestal Air pump Beam... -
Page 21: Limited Warranty
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Klutch product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of three years from date of purchase. - Page 22 Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in China Page 22 of 22...
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What size nozzle and electrode is needed for the KLUTCH P12AFi
The specific size of the nozzle and electrode needed for the Klutch P12AFi is not provided in the available information. Only that replacement nozzles and electrodes are included (3 each), but their sizes are not listed.
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