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Figure 17: Tightening the Tip Nut
5. Connect the cutting attachment to the torch handle and tighten the coupling nut until it is
hand tight. DO NOT use a wrench, as damage to the O-rings may occur creating a faulty
seal.
6. Refer to the Tip Flow Data Charts for correct cutting tip, regulator pressures, and travel speed
(see pages 57-64).
7. Follow cylinder and regulator safety and operating procedures.
8. Open the oxygen valve on the torch handle completely.
9. Open the preheat oxygen control valve on the cutting attachment and adjust the oxygen
regulator to the desired delivery pressure. This will purge the oxygen hose.
10. Close the preheat oxygen control valve.
11. Open the fuel valve on the torch handle and adjust the fuel regulator delivery range. This
will purge the fuel hose.
12. Close the fuel control valve on the torch handle.
13. Momentarily depress the cutting oxygen lever to purge the cutting oxygen passage in the
cutting attachment.
Setting Up the Equipment for Cutting