7. To begin cutting, depress the Torch Trigger to ignite the pilot arc. The RED “ ”
indicator lamp should illuminate the tip of the torch must be
touching or within a short distance to the work piece to begin the cut.
DANGER: Plasma Arc consists of superheated, electrified air which will quickly and
violently vaporize almost anything in its path.
8. With practice, you will be able to exercise precise control over this extremely powerful
device, harnessing its energy to create clean, precise and intricate cuts in many forms of
steel and iron up to 1/8" thick.
9. While you practice, experiment with different speeds. You will find that thinner
materials will allow a faster motion while thicker materials will require a slower motion to
achieve a through cut.
10. A good form of practice is to attempt a series of straight lines while creating the
cleanest edge possible with a minimum of molten material remaining on the cut edge.
This minimizes the cleanup of the edge with a grinder or fi le. Another excellent
technique is to practice cutting your initials out of a piece of steel.
4. Place the Ground Cable Clamp on a clean, bare area of your workpiece. Scrape, wire
brush, fi le or grind a bare area if necessary to achieve a good ground.
5. Make sure the Tip is not making contact with anything or anyone then set the
“ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position. The GREEN “ON” indicator lamp should illuminate.
6. The best results are achieved by holding the Tip at a 90° angle to the desired cut line
of your work piece.
• Ensure power supply has properly rated wiring to handle power usage.
•Do not use on or near combustible surfaces.
• Remove all flammable items within 35 feet of the cutting arc.
CUT 20 Plasma Cutter-Air Pressure and Amperage Settings
Metal Thickness 1/32" 1/16" 3/32" 1/8"
Amps 15 15 18 20
PSI 40 45 50 55
*NOTE: These settings are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted based on
your techniques and type of metal being cut.
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