ESAB Cutmaster 80 - Page 79

ESAB CUTMASTER 80
Manual0-5396 OPERATION
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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preowandpostowarea
characteristic of the power supply
and not a function of the torch.
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8. Cut as usual. Simply release the trigger assem-
bly 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 in-
stalled,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 attempt
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con-
tact with the workpiece except dur-
ing drag cutting operations.
2. Angle the torch slightly to direct blowback par-
ticles 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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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.
NOTE!
Thegaspreowandpostowarea
characteristic of the power supply
and not a function of the torch
When the shield cup is properly in-
stalled,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 attempt
to force the shield cup to close this
gap. Forcing the shield cup against
the torch head or torch handle can
damage components.