Tweco 15XC Merlin - Manual (Page 56)

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4.9 GOUGING OPERATION
Figure 4-L Gouging with a Hand Torch
WARNING
CAUTION
Be sure the operator is equipped with proper gloves,
clothing, eye and ear protection and that all precautions at
the front of this manual have been followed. Make sure no
part of the operator’s body comes in contact with the
workpiece when the torch switch is pressed.
The sparks from the gouging process can cause damage to
coated, painted or other surfaces such as glass, plastic, and
metal.
Do not interchange parts. Make sure both the tip and
electrode in the torch correspond with the plasma gas and
secondary being used. (See Section 4.3, Torch Parts Selec-
tion).
CAUTION
WARNING
Disconnect primary power to the system before
disassembling the torch, leads, or power supply.