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powermax1000 Operator Manual 4-9
Hand Torch Cutting Technique
Firing the torch unnecessarily
reduces nozzle and electrode life.
When cutting, make sure that sparks are exiting from the
bottom of the workpiece.
If sparks are spraying up from the workpiece, you are
moving the torch too fast, or without sufficient power.
Position the torch nozzle at a vertical position and watch the
arc as it cuts along the line.
Shielded Consumables. Do not push down on the torch
when cutting. Lightly drag the torch across the workpiece
to maintain a steady cut.
• Pulling the torch through the cut is easier than pushing it.
• To cut thin material, reduce the amps until you get the best quality cut.
• For straight-line cuts, use a straight edge as a guide. To cut circles, use
a template or a Hypertherm circle cut guide, Part No. 027668.
Unshielded Consumables. Maintain an approximate
1/8 inch (3 mm) torch-to-work distance.
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