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2.3 STEEL HEAT SHIELD GUARDS
(Refer to Figure 2-2)
THIN GAUGE MATERIALS
CAN BE CUT WITH 1/16" (1.6 mm)
TORCH-TO-WORK DISTANCE
ADJUST TO 3/16" (4.8 mm) FOR
MATERIALS OVER 1/4" (6.4 mm)
THICK
ADJUST GUIDE BY TURNING
IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION
ONLY. THIS WILL PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL LOOSENING
OF SHIELD.
STEEL GUARD
STAND OFF GUIDE
P/N 21420
IF GUIDE IS TOO
TIGHT ON SHIELD,
OPEN SLOT WITH
SCREWDRIVER.
IF TOO LOOSE, CLOSE
SLOT WITH VISE OR
LARGE PLIERS.
1/16" (1.6 mm) TO 1/4" (6.4 mm)
TORCH-TO-WORK
GUIDE AGAINST
STRAIGHT EDGE
OR FREE-HAND
CUT
STEEL GUARD (P/N 35443)
PROTECTS SHIELD WHEN
CUTTING OR GOUGING.
Figure 2-2. Installation and Operation of Steel Heat Shield Guards
SECTION 2 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION