Hypertherm Powermax30 - OPERATION (Section 4); Controls and indicators; Install the consumables; Attach the work clamp

powermax30 Operator Manual 4-1
Section 4
OPERATION
In this section:
Controls and indicators .....................................................................................................................................4-2
Front controls and LEDs.........................................................................................................................4-2
Rear controls .............................................................................................................................................4-2
Install the consumables .....................................................................................................................................4-3
Attach the work clamp.......................................................................................................................................4-4
Power ON the system........................................................................................................................................4-4
Hand torch operation .........................................................................................................................................4-6
Safety trigger operation ..........................................................................................................................4-6
Hand torch cutting hints..........................................................................................................................4-7
To start a cut from the edge of the workpiece...................................................................................4-8
To pierce a workpiece..............................................................................................................................4-9
Cut chart.............................................................................................................................................................4-10
Duty cycle and overheating............................................................................................................................4-11
Common cutting faults....................................................................................................................................4-11
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