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ESAB CuTmASTEr 100
Piercing With Hand Torch
1. The torch can be comfortably held in one hand
or steadied with two hands. Position the hand
to press the Trigger on the torch handle. With
the hand torch, the hand may be positioned
close to the torch head for maximum con-
trol or near the back end for maximum heat
protection. Choose the technique that feels
most comfortable and allows good control and
movement.
NOTE!
The tip should never come in contact with the
workpiece except during drag cutting operations.
2. Angle the torch slightly to direct blowback
particles away from the torch tip (and operator)
rather than directly back into it until the pierce
is complete.
3. In a portion of the unwanted metal start the
pierce off the cutting line and then continue the
cut onto the line. Hold the torch perpendicular
to the workpiece after the pierce is complete.
4. Hold the torch away from your body.
5. Slide the trigger release toward the back of the
torch handle while simultaneously squeezing
the trigger. The pilot arc will start.
Trigger Release
6. Bring the torch within transfer distance to the
work. The main arc will transfer to the work,
and the pilot arc will shut off.
NOTE!
The gas preflow and postflow are a characteristic of the
power supply and not a function of the torch.
When the shield cup is properly installed, there is
a slight gap between the shield cup and the torch
handle. Gas vents through this gap as part of normal
operation. Do not attempt to force the shield cup to
close this gap. Forcing the shield cup against the torch
head or torch handle can damage components..
7. Clean spatter and scale from the shield cup
and the tip as soon as possible. Spraying the
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Cutting speed depends on material, thickness, and
the operator's ability to accurately follow the desired
cut line. The following factors may have an impact
on system performance:
• Torch parts wear
• Air quality
• Line voltage fluctuations
• Torch standoff height
• Proper work cable connection
Trigger
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OPERATION
shield cup in anti - spatter compound will
minimize the amount of scale which adheres
to it.
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