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5-3. Trigger Safety Lock
1 Trigger
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Trigger Locked | Trigger Unlocked |
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5-4. Plasma Cutting System Practices
The pilot arc starts immediately when trigger is pressed.
Always connect work clamp to a clean,
cutting area as possible.
90°
.Set correct air pressure for process: 75 PSI (517 kPa) for cutting,
55 PSI (379 kPa) for gouging.
DO NOT start pilot arc without cutting or gouging as this shortens the service life of the nozzle and electrode.
° | Sparks should pass through the workpiece | If sparks flare back from surface, this |
Maintain approximately a 90 angle to the | and out the bottom when cutting. | usually is an indication that either travel |
workpiece surface for proper cutting results. | ||
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| speed is too fast or amperage is set too low. |
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1/8 in |
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When doing extended | DO NOT put pressure on shield when | Pulling rather than pushing the torch |
cutting, maintain approximately 1/8 in | drag cutting; instead, slide shield along | makes cutting easier. Use a proper guide |
standoff between electrode and surface. | the surface for proper cutting results. | or template for accurate cutting operations. |
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