BUG-O Systems Flame Cutting - Manual (Page 18)

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g. (1) Valves on torch should be closed.
(2) Turn valve on regulators counterclockwise
until it moves freely so no pressure will
register.
(3) Open acetylene cylinder valve ½ turn.
Open oxygen cylinder valve all the way.
(4) Slowly open gas and oxygen valves on
torch and turn wide open.
(5) Slowly turn in regulator valve until desired
pressure is reached on gas and oxygen.
(See torch manufacturer’s tables for
recommended oxygen and gas
pressures.)
(6) Close valves on torch.
2. BURNING TIPS
a. Select tip (see torch manufacturer’s table
for recommended tip sizes).
b. Inspect tip.
c. Use tip cleaners to insure holes are clean
and square on used tips.
3. BUG-O
a. Brush off dust/dirt form track grooves,
work surfaces and magnet plates.
b. Place rail on work parallel to cut-line.
Position torch over cut-line.
c. Adjust speed to approximate burning
speed.
(1) Set indicator on 20, 30 or 40 on dial.
(2) Place torch tip ¼ inch (6.4mm) above
plate and mark with soap stone. This is
the starting point.
(3) Using the second hand on a watch, start
the travel machine when the second hand
is on 12.. Let the machine travel for one
minute, then stop by throwing the switch.
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