Thermadyne Industries Flame Cutting Machine VCM-200HT

Unplug the power cord before performing any maintenance on the machine.

Short out the capacitor using an insulated screwdriver.

Ensure drive disks and cone are free of grease.

Clean drive disks and cone with a cloth dampened with a solvent that does not leave a residue.

Verify that ball bearings or special bushings at all critical locations require no greasing.

Adjust the torch holder assembly

Is additional torch clearance needed?

Rotate the torch holder assembly 180° for additional clearance

Tighten all clamping screws to secure the torch position

Remove the bottom cover to access the clutch

Operate the clutch by moving the clutch lever from FREE to DRIVE

Observe the 'over-center' action disengaging the clutch

Place the clutch in DRIVE position

Remove the bottom cover from the machine

Short out the capacitor by touching an insulated screwdriver to the capacitor terminals

Disconnect the power line leads and ground wire

Remove the power cord by loosening the power cord holder

Unplug the power cord before starting maintenance

Short out the capacitor using an insulated screwdriver

Redistribute the grease on the gear train

Redistribute the grease in the groove of the clutch dog