Hypertherm Powermax 125 - Starting Cuts from the Edge

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5 – Hand Cutting
 If you fire the torch unnecessarily, you will shorten the life of the nozzle and electrode.
 Pulling, or dragging, the torch along the cut is easier than pushing it.
 For straight-line cuts, use a straight edge as a guide. To cut circles, use a template or a radius cutter attachment (a
circle cutting guide).
Start a cut from the edge of the workpiece
1. With the ground clamp attached to the workpiece, hold the torch nozzle perpendicular (90°) to the edge of the
workpiece.
2. Press the torch’s trigger to start the arc. Pause at the edge until the arc has cut completely through the workpiece.