MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
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Operator Manual 5-7
Problem Solutions
The arc sputters and hisses. • The gas filter element is contaminated. Replace
the element – See Replace the gas filter element
in this section.
• Inspect the gas line for moisture. If necessary,
install or repair the gas filtration to the power
supply. See Prepare the gas supply in Section 2.
The cut quality is poor. • Verify that the torch is being used correctly. See
Section 4, Operation.
• Inspect the consumables for wear and replace as
necessary. See Inspect the consumables in this
section.