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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Model 55 high-powered Portable Plasma Cutter. You have purchased one of the most reliable, technologically advanced and economical portable plasma cutters available today. This machine will allow you to cut almost any material that conducts electricity including mild steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum just to name a few. This owner’s manual has been designed to instruct you on a safe operation and maintenance of your Plasma Cutting System. If you read and follow the instructions in this manual, your Plasma Cutter will provide you with years of trouble free operation. If you do not read and understand this owner’s manual, you MAY significantly shorten the operating life and may also operate the unit under unsafe conditions, which may result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! If you have any questions regarding the information contained in this manual, contact your local distributor or the factory help line @ 800-554-0074. SAFETY Follow Safety Instructions – Read carefully all safety messages in this manual and safety labels on the machine. Do not let anyone operate the machine without complete understanding of the safety instructions. Electric Shock Can Kill – Personal contact with live electrical parts can cause fatal shock or severe burns. The torch uses high voltage (250VDC) and produces an electrical arc in excess of 20,000°F. Never touch the torch body, workpiece, ground clamp or the cutting table water when the cutter is in operation as a shock could result. Electric Shock Prevention Wear insulated gloves and boots. Insulate operator from work and ground with mats or covers. Always operate machine in a dry environment. Use fixtures or clamps to secure workpiece in place. Provide earth ground to work, fixtures, tables and water tray. Inspect all electrical cables for damage, wear or exposed copper. Never bypass or short-cut machine ground. Disconnect power cord before checking, replacin