Table of Contents
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ................................................1-1
1.01 Air Carbon-Arc Cutting/Gouging .................................................. 1-1
1.02 History ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.03 Applications ................................................................................. 1-2
1.04 The "BEST" Just Got Better... ........................................................ 1-2
SECTION 2: SAFETY AND HEALTH .........................................2-1
2.01 Proper Installation, Use, and Maintenance ................................... 2-1
2.02 Electrodes .................................................................................... 2-1
2.03 Ventilation Hazards ...................................................................... 2-2
2.04 Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing ............................... 2-3
2.05 Shielding Booths .......................................................................... 2-4
2.06 Fire and Burn Hazards .................................................................. 2-4
2.07 Safety and Operating References ................................................. 2-5
SECTION 3: HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .................................3-1
3.01 Receipt of Equipment ................................................................... 3-1
SECTION 4: INSTALLATION .................................................4-1
4.01 Installing the DC Welding Power Cable and Air Hose
to the Power and Air Connector .................................................... 4-1
4.02 Installing the DC Welding Power Cable with Twist
Lock Power Connection and Air Hose to the Torch
Swivel Cable Assembly ................................................................. 4-4
4.03 Connecting to DC or AC Welding Power Supplies ........................ 4-5
SECTION 5: TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................5-1
SECTION 6: REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................6-1
K3000™ & K4000
®
Torch Replacement Parts .............................6-1
STATEMENT OF WARRANTY ................................ INSIDE BACK COVER