3-25
MAINTENANCE
Service Manual
From
page 3-24
Cutting current
adjustable ?
Connect work clamp to workpiece. Set 
AMPS control P1 to minimum (20 amps). 
Depress torch start switch to transfer arc to 
workpiece.
Yes
Arc transfers
?
Set AMPS control to maximum (50 
amps). Depress torch start switch 
to transfer arc to workpiece to see 
if cutting current is adjustable.
Yes
Replace AMPS control 
pot P1.  If new pot 
does not fix problem, 
replace control board.
Check TP1 of 
control board for 
12V.
No
12V?
Check that work clamp is 
making good 
metal-to-metal contact.
Work 
clamp 
OK?
No
Repair or replace work 
cable and clamp.
No
No
Replace 
control 
board
Yes
Replace 
consumables.
If arc does not 
transfer after 
changing 
consumables, 
replace 
control board.
Yes
Corrective maintenance 
checks complete.
Yes