Hypertherm Powermax45 Service Manual - Manual (Page 70)

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gouge 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. Hold the torch so that the nozzle is within 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) from the workpiece before firing the torch.
3. Hold the torch in place while continuing to press
the trigger. When sparks exit from the bottom of the
workpiece, the arc has pierced the material.
4. When the pierce is complete, drag the nozzle lightly
along the workpiece to proceed with the cut.
2. Hold the torch at a 45° angle to the workpiece with a
small gap between the torch tip and the workpiece.
Press the trigger to obtain a pilot arc. Transfer the arc
to the workpiece.