CHAPTER 2-
PREPARATION (cont.)
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Section IV. ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
2-5. LEATHER SHIELD.
The leather shield is intended to reduce the sparks and spatter coming
back at the operator’s hand. Always use the leather shield when piercing.
Always use the leather shield designed for the Prime-Cut torch (in conjunction with protective outer
wear and gloves) to protect yourself from spark and splatter burns.
a. Remove the collet nut and collet from the torch assembly.
b. With the smooth finished side of the leather shield facing away from the torch assembly, work the
leather shield over the threads and onto the torch.
c. Re-insert the collet and screw the collet nut back onto the torch assembly.
INSTALLING THE LEATHER SHIELD
2-6. ROD EXTENDER.
The rod extender is used to enable the operator to reach otherwise
inaccessible places; make better use of existing cover; or create a stand-off between the torch and the
burning rod to avoid excessive splatter when cutting aluminum or piercing.
a. Ensure the collet washer and 3/8" collet is in the torch assembly.
b. Loosen the collet nut one-half turn.
c. Insert the end of the rod extender into the collet until it is firmly seated against the collet washer.
d. Tighten the collet nut to lock the rod extender in place.
e. Check for oxygen leaks at the collet nut. If a leak exists:
1) Make sure rod extender is firmly seated on the collet washer.
2) Inspect the rod extender for damage.
