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1. The torch can be comfortably held in one hand or steadied
with two hands. Choose the technique that feels most com-
fortable and allows good control and movement. Position the
index finger or thumb to press the control switch on the torch
handle.
2. For edge starts, hold the torch perpendicular to the workpiece
with the front of the tip on the edge of the workpiece at the
point where the cut is to start. For piercing, angle the torch
slightly to direct sparks away from the torch until the pierce
is complete.
3. For drag cutting, keep the torch in contact with the
workpiece. Drag cutting requires special torch parts. Drag
cutting is not recommended on materials over 3/16 in (5 mm)
thick. For standoff cutting, hold the torch approximately 1/8
inch (3 mm) from the work.
4. With the torch in starting position, press and hold the control
switch. After an initial two-second gas purge, the pilot arc
will come on and remain on until the cutting arc starts.
5. Once on, the main arc remains on as long as the control
switch is held down, unless the torch is withdrawn from the
work or torch motion is too slow. If the cutting arc is inter-
rupted, the pilot arc comes back on automatically.
6. To shut off the torch simply release the control switch. When
the switch is released a ten second post-flow will occur. If the
torch switch is closed during the post-flow, the cutting arc
will restart immediately when the torch is brought within
range of the workpiece.
1. When piercing with a hand torch, tip the torch slightly so that
blowback particles blow away from the torch tip (and opera-
tor) rather than directly back into it.
2. Complete the pierce off the cutting line and then continue the
cut onto the line. Hold the torch perpendicular to the
workpiece after the pierce is complete.
3. Clean spatter and scale from the shield cup and the tip as
soon as possible. Spraying or dipping the shield cup in anti-
spatter compound will minimize the amount of scale which
adheres to it.
Cutting with a
Hand Torch
Piercing with a
Hand Torch
4.07 OPERATING WITH A HAND TORCH
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