Hot Max Torches PL-25 - Manual (Page 13)

Operation
KDAR Company
Cutting
Note: Read all instructions prior to beginning cut-
ting operations.
1. To begin cutting, place the tip of the torch on the
work for drag cutting or from 1/16” to 1/8” form
work for standoff cutting (Note: standoff cutting
will increase the consumables life and allow for
faster cutting speeds).
2. When starting at the edge of a piece of work, start
with the torch at a 90º angle to the work. If starting
with a piercing operation, start with the torch at a
30º angle away from the operator.
3. Pull the trigger and the arc will start immediately.
4. Slowly start moving the torch across the metal in-
suring that the sparks are going through the metal.
If sparks are not going through the cut slow the
rate or the cut.
5. For best results keep the torch moving at a steady
pace.
6. Finish the cut and release the trigger to stop the
arc. (Note: Gas/Air will continue to flow for 20
seconds after the trigger is released).
The PL-25 uses a continuous pilot arc as a means to
transfer the arc to the metal being cut. Repeated start-
ing and stopping of the arc will result in the reduction
of the life of the consumables.
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