6.0 OPERATING PROCEDURES
WARNING!
Always protect yourself from spark and splatter burns. Never operate
the torch without the leather shield in place.
6.1 Cutting Rod Ignition
WARNING!
Always hold the striker plate
by the plastic handle to avoid electric
shock. Never touch the copper plate.
Never touch or hold an ignited cutting rod.
Caution:
Prolonged contact between the
cutting rod and the striker plate can
overheat the battery causing damage.
1.
Point the cutting rod away from your body. Never point the rod at bystanders.
2.
Start the flow of oxygen by lightly squeezing the oxygen control lever on the
torch.
3.
Bring the striker plate into contact with the end of the rod.
4.
While holding the rod at a 45
°
- 90
°
angle to the striker plate, slowly pull the
rod across the striker plate surface.
5.
Rod sparkling indicates ignition. Approximately 2-5 seconds of contact is
required for ignition.
6.
Maintain slight pressure on the oxygen lever to ensure complete ignition.
7.
Lift the rod from the striker plate and bring it to the target material.
8.
Place the striker plate in a safe location away from the work area.
9.
Commence cutting, piercing or gouging according to the following directions.
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