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Specifications
Welding
Nozzle
VM-W, Size 0, welds up to 1/16″
Cutting Tip
3-101, Size 0, cuts up to 1/2″
Cutting Tip
Replacement
Regulators
Oxygen: CGA 540 – Acetylene: CGA 510
Hose type
12.5 ft. L x 3/16″ inside diameter
Color Coded Twin Hose
Green oxygen hose w/right-hand fitting threads
Red acetylene hose w/left-hand fitting threads
Accessories
Shade # 5 Goggles, Striker
Victor-Style Tip
Setup
Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Workpiece and Work Area Setup
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Remove all combustible material from area and/
or cover surfaces with fire resistant material.
3. The work area must have a fireproof floor.
4. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
Note:
Proper weld preparation can be complicated,
and is outside the scope of this manual.
Tool Set Up 1 of 3 - Assembly
Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM EXpLOSION:
Turn the Oxygen and Acetylene Torch Valves fully clockwise to close
(oxygen first and acetylene second) before making any adjustments or
performing any inspection or service to this product.
Note:
For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram
near the end of this manual. All instructions in this manual are
for oxygen and acetylene gas only
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1. Secure cylinders to a cart, wall, or post to
prevent them from falling.
do not place
Acetylene Cylinder on its side.
WARNINg! TO pREVENT FIRE ANd EXpLOSION:
Make sure there is no oil, grease, or ignition source
(such as a hot weld, electric motor, or
another welding operation) nearby before
proceeding with the next step.
2. While standing to one side, “crack” each cylinder
valve. “Cracking” is to quickly open and close the
valve, allowing a small amount of gas to escape and
clearing the valve of any foreign material.
WARNINg!
If oil or grease is found,
discontinue using cylinder and
immediately contact your gas supplier.
3. Attach the Green labeled Oxygen Regulator
to the Oxygen Cylinder and the
green oxygen hose to the Regulator.
4. Attach the Red labeled Acetylene Regulator to
the Acetylene Cylinder and the red acetylene
hose to the Regulator,
tighten counterclockwise
- threads are reversed
.
Briefly open valve to clean,
then close valve.
Assembly Step 2: Crack Each Cylinder Valve
