
EX-TRAFIRE
®
45SD
Operator Manual, Revision T-5
4-46
WARNING
SPARKS AND HOT METAL CAN
BURN THE SKIN AND EYES
When angling the torch for cutting, piercing or gouging, molten metal (Arc
Spray) will occur in the direction that the torch is aimed� Aim the torch away
from yourself and others�
Hold the torch so that the nozzle is within 1�5 mm of the work piece before firing�
Hold the torch at an angle of 45° to the work piece�
Depress the trigger to start the pilot arc� Transfer the
arc to the work piece
Maintain an approximate angle of 45° to the work
piece�
Maintain travel in the direction of the material to be
removed�
Direction of gouging
Gouging
Alignment of the machine torch FHT-EX
®
45TTM
Mount the machine torch perpendicular to the material to be cut, use a square to align the torch
at 0 ° and 90 °, if torch alignment is not possible, check the cutting table for level to obtain a true
vertical cut�