Tweco 82 CutMaster - Manual (Page 37)

CUTMASTER 82
Manual 0-4979 OPERATION 4T-5
1. Install the drag cutting tip and set the output
current.
2. The torch can be comfortably held in one hand
or steadied with two hands. Position the hand to
press the Trigger on the torch handle. With the
hand torch, the hand may be positioned close to
the torch head for maximum control or near the
back end for maximum heat protection. Choose
the holding technique that feels most comfortable
and allows good control and movement.
4. Keep the torch in contact with the workpiece
during the cutting cycle.
5. Hold the torch away from your body.
6. Slide the trigger release toward the back of the
torch handle while simultaneously squeezing the
trigger. The pilot arc will start.
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Trigger
Trigger Release
7. Bring the torch within transfer distance to the
work. The main arc will transfer to the work,
and the pilot arc will shut OFF.
NOTE
The gas preflow and postflow are a character-
istic of the power supply and not a function
of the torch.
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Trigger
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Trigger Release
8. Cut as usual. Simply release the trigger assembly
to stop cutting.
9. Follow normal recommended cutting practices as
provided in the power supply operator's manual.
NOTE
When the shield cup is properly installed,
there is a slight gap between the shield cup
and the torch handle. Gas vents through this
gap as part of normal operation. Do not at-
tempt to force the shield cup to close this gap.
Forcing the shield cup against the torch head
or torch handle can damage components.
Piercing With Hand Torch
1. The torch can be comfortably held in one hand
or steadied with two hands. Position the hand to
press the Trigger on the torch handle. With the
hand torch, the hand may be positioned close to
the torch head for maximum control or near the
back end for maximum heat protection. Choose
the technique that feels most comfortable and
allows good control and movement.
NOTE
The tip should never come in contact with
the workpiece except during drag cutting
operations.
2. Angle the torch slightly to direct blowback
particles away from the torch tip (and operator)
rather than directly back into it until the pierce
is complete.
3. In a portion of the unwanted metal start the
pierce off the cutting line and then continue the
cut onto the line. Hold the torch perpendicular
to the workpiece after the pierce is complete.
4. Hold the torch away from your body.
5. Slide the trigger release toward the back of the
torch handle while simultaneously squeezing the
trigger. The pilot arc will start.
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Trigger
Trigger Release
6. Bring the torch within transfer distance to the
work. The main arc will transfer to the work,
and the pilot arc will shut OFF.