Hypertherm POWERMAX 45, Operator'S Manual

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45 Operator Manual 4-1
Section 4
OPeRATION
In this section:
Controls and indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Front controls and LEDs ................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Rear controls ....................................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Operate the Powermax45 ........................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Connect the electrical power and gas supply ..........................................................................................................................4-3
Power ON the system ....................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Set the mode switch .......................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Adjust the gas pressure .................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Check the indicator LEDs .............................................................................................................................................................4-6
Attach the work clamp ...................................................................................................................................................................4-6
Understand duty-cycle limitations ..........................................................................................................................................................4-6
How to use the hand torch ......................................................................................................................................................................4-7
Operate the safety trigger .............................................................................................................................................................4-7
Hand torch cutting hints ................................................................................................................................................................4-7
Start a cut from the edge of the workpiece...............................................................................................................................4-8
Pierce a workpiece ..........................................................................................................................................................................4-9
Gouge a workpiece .....................................................................................................................................................................4-10
Common hand-cutting faults .....................................................................................................................................................4-12
How to use the machine torch .............................................................................................................................................................4-12
Ensure the torch and table are set up correctly ....................................................................................................................4-12
Understand and optimize cut quality ........................................................................................................................................4-13
To pierce a workpiece using the machine torch ...................................................................................................................4-14
Common machine-cutting faults ...............................................................................................................................................4-15