Cause
Incorrect or worn rollers
Solution
Replace the rollers.
Cause
Faulty wire feeder.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sy-
stem repaired.
Cause
Damaged torch liner.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause
No power supply to the wire feeder.
Solution
Check the connection to the power source.
Read the paragraph "Connections ".
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sys-
tem repaired.
Cause
Tangled wire on the spool.
Solution
Untangle the wire or replace the wire spool.
Cause
Melted torch nozzle (wire stuck)
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Irregular wire feeding
Cause
Faulty torch trigger button.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sy-
stem repaired.
Cause
Incorrect or worn rolls.
Solution
Replace the rolls.
Cause
Faulty wire feeder.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sy-
stem repaired.
Cause
Damaged torch liner.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sy-
stem repaired.
Cause
Incorrect spindle clutch or misadjusted rolls locking
devices.
Solution
Release the clutch.
Increase the rolls locking pressure.
No pilot arc striking
Cause
Faulty torch trigger button.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sy-
stem repaired.
Cause
Worn nozzle and/or electrode.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Cause
Air pressure too high.
Solution
Adjust the air flow.
Read the paragraph "Installation ".
Cause
Faulty electronics.
Solution
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sy-
stem repaired.
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No cutting arc striking
Cause
Incorrect earth connection.
Solution
Earth the system correctly
Read the paragraph "Installation ".
Cause
System parameters or functions set incorrectly.
Solution
Reset the system and the welding/cutting para-
meters.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sy-
stem repaired.
Cutting arc extinction
Cause
Mains voltage out of range.
Solution
Connect the system correctly.
Read the paragraph "Connections ".
Cause
Insufficient air flow rate.
Solution
Adjust the air flow.
Cause
Damaged pressure switch.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Cause
Air pressure too high.
Solution
Adjust the air flow.
Read the paragraph "Installation".
Cause
Incorrect welding/cutting mode.
Solution
Decrease the welding/cutting travel speed.
Cause
Worn nozzle and/or electrode.
Solution
Replace the faulty component.
Arc instability
Cause
Insufficient shielding gas.
Solution
Adjust the gas flow.
Check that the diffuser and the gas nozzle of the
torch are in good condition.
Cause
Humidity in the welding/cutting gas.
Solution
Always use quality materials and products.
Ensure the gas supply system is always in perfect
condition.
Cause
Incorrect welding/cutting parameters.
Solution
Check the welding/cutting system carefully.
Contact the nearest service centre to have the sy-
stem repaired.
Excessive spatter
Cause
Incorrect arc length.
Solution
Decrease the distance between the electrode and
the piece.
Decrease the welding/cutting voltage.
Cause
Incorrect welding/cutting parameters.
Solution
Decrease the welding/cutting voltage.
Cause
Incorrect arc regulation
Solution
Increase the equivalent circuit inductive value setting.
Use a higher setting inductive connection.
Cause
Insufficient shielding gas.
Solution
Adjust the gas flow.
Check that the diffuser and the gas nozzle of the
torch are in good conditions.