Hypertherm Powermax125 - Page 59

Powermax125 Operator Manual 808080 Revision 0 59
5 – Hand Cutting
2. Fire the torch while still at an angle to the workpiece. Slowly rotate the torch to a perpendicular (90°) position.
3. Hold the torch in place while continuing to press the trigger. When sparks exit below the workpiece, the arc has
pierced the material.
4. When the pierce is complete, drag the nozzle lightly along the workpiece to proceed with the cut.