Hobart Welding Products 1025 manual Sequence Of Operation, Example Of Cutting Operation

4-3. Sequence Of Operation

Do not clean torch by hitting it against a hard surface. Hitting hard surfaces can damage torch parts and stop proper opera- tion.

Inspect shield cup, tip, and electrode for wear before cutting or whenever cutting speed has been significantly reduced (see torch Owner’s Manual). Do not operate torch without a tip or electrode in place.

Install &	Put On Personal	Check Torch	Check Gas/Air	Set	Turn On
Connect	Safety	(See Torch	Pressure	Controls	Power Source
Equipment	Equipment	Owner’s Manual)	(See Section 4-1)
Begin
Cutting

EXAMPLE Of Cutting Operation	The pilot arc starts immediately when
	trigger is pressed.

Place torch tip on edge of metal.

Press trigger. Pilot arc starts.

After cutting arc starts, slowly start moving torch across metal.

Adjust torch speed so	Pause briefly at end of
sparks go thru metal and	cut before releasing trigger.
out bottom of cut.

Postflow continues for approx. 20 to 30 seconds after releasing trigger; cutting arc can be instantly restarted during postflow by pressing trigger.

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