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powermax1000 Operator Manual 4-1

Section 4

OPERATION

In this section:

Controls and Indicators .............................................................................................................................4-2

Indicator LEDs .................................................................................................................................4-2

Torch Consumable Configurations ............................................................................................................4-3

Installing Torch Consumables ...................................................................................................................4-4

Mode Switch..............................................................................................................................................4-5

Turn Power ON .........................................................................................................................................4-5

Check Indicator Lights...............................................................................................................................4-5

Adjust Gas Pressure and Current Setting .................................................................................................4-6

Hand Torch Operation ...............................................................................................................................4-7

Safety Trigger Operation .................................................................................................................4-7

Attach the Work Clamp....................................................................................................................4-8

Starting a Cut from the Edge of the Workpiece ...............................................................................4-8

Hand Torch Cutting Technique.........................................................................................................4-9

Piercing..........................................................................................................................................4-10

Gouging .........................................................................................................................................4-11

Cut Charts ...............................................................................................................................................4-12