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Ref. 803 640-A / 801 400-B
5-6. Sequence Of Gouging Operation
Raise trigger lock and press trigger. Pilot
arc starts. Move tip to within approxi-
mately 3/16 in (4.8 mm). Start gouging
across workpiece surface. Maintain
approximately a 45
°
angle to surface.
Release trigger. Postflow continues for
approx. 20 seconds after releasing trigger;
arc can be instantly restarted during postflow
by raising trigger lock and pressing trigger.
The pilot arc starts immediately
when trigger is pressed.
Hold torch at approximately
45
°
angle to workpiece.
Connect work clamp to a clean, paint-free
location on workpiece, as close to cutting
area as possible.
.
Set air pressure to
55 PSI
(379 kPa) for gouging.
45
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