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Pierce a workpiece, Pierce a workpiece -9, Powermax – Hypertherm Powermax45 Service Manual User Manual

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2. Press the torch trigger to start the arc. Pause at the

edge until the arc has cut completely through the

workpiece.

3. Drag the nozzle lightly across the workpiece to

proceed with the cut. Maintain a steady, even pace.

Pierce a workpiece

WARNINg

SPARKS AND HOT METAL CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN. When firing the 

torch at an angle, sparks and hot metal will spray out from the nozzle. Point the

torch away from yourself and others.

1. With the work clamp attached to the workpiece, hold the torch at an approximate 30° angle to the workpiece with the

nozzle within 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) of it before firing the torch.

2. Fire the torch while still at an angle to the

workpiece, then slowly rotate the torch to a

perpendicular (90°) position.

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