Cutmatic 45
Model MC108-0 Iss A
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The pilot arc starts immediately
when trigger is pulled
Connect work clamp to a clean,
paint-free location on workpiece,
as close to cutting area as possible.
For standard cutting, place tip
drag shield on edge of metal
so arc can blow past edge.
Slide trigger lock and press
trigger. Pilot arc starts and will
go out after 3 seconds if cutting
arc is not established.
Connect work clamp to portion of
workpiece that does not fall away
after being cut.
90°
30°-40°
90°
90°
The pilot arc starts immediately
when trigger is pulled
Hold torch at an angle to the workpiece.
Slide trigger lock and press trigger.
Pilot art starts and will go out after 3
seconds if cutting arc is not established.
Rotate torch to upright position approx.
90° to surface. When arc has pierced
through workpiece, start cutting.
Maintain approximately 90°
torch position to surface,
and continue cutting.
Release trigger. Postflow continues after releasing
trigger; arc can be instantly restarted during
postflow by raising trigger lock and pressing trigger.
Connect work clamp to a clean,
paint-free location on workpiece,
as close to cutting area as possible.
Connect work clamp to portion of
workpiece that does not fall away
after being cut.
After cutting arc starts,
slowly start moving
torch across metal.
Adjust torch speed so
sparks go through metal
and out bottom of cut.
Pause briefly at
end of cut before
releasing trigger.
Postflow continues after releasing
trigger; cutting arc can be instantly
restarted during postflow by raising
trigger lock and pressing trigger.
8.1 Plasma Cutting Start Sequence - Edge Start
8.2 Plasma Cutting Start Sequence - Pierce Start
The pilot arc starts immediately
when trigger is pulled
Connect work clamp to a clean,
paint-free location on workpiece,
as close to cutting area as possible.
For standard cutting, place tip
drag shield on edge of metal
so arc can blow past edge.
Slide trigger lock and press
trigger. Pilot arc starts and will
go out after 3 seconds if cutting
arc is not established.
Connect work clamp to portion of
workpiece that does not fall away
after being cut.
90°
30°-40°
90°
90°
The pilot arc starts immediately
when trigger is pulled
Hold torch at an angle to the workpiece.
Slide trigger lock and press trigger.
Pilot art starts and will go out after 3
seconds if cutting arc is not established.
Rotate torch to upright position approx.
90° to surface. When arc has pierced
through workpiece, start cutting.
Maintain approximately 90°
torch position to surface,
and continue cutting.
Release trigger. Postflow continues after releasing
trigger; arc can be instantly restarted during
postflow by raising trigger lock and pressing trigger.
Connect work clamp to a clean,
paint-free location on workpiece,
as close to cutting area as possible.
Connect work clamp to portion of
workpiece that does not fall away
after being cut.
After cutting arc starts,
slowly start moving
torch across metal.
Adjust torch speed so
sparks go through metal
and out bottom of cut.
Pause briefly at
end of cut before
releasing trigger.
Postflow continues after releasing
trigger; cutting arc can be instantly
restarted during postflow by raising
trigger lock and pressing trigger.
