Hypertherm Powermax190c Operator Manual - Manual (Page 36)

OPERATION
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190c Operator Manual 4-7
1. Fire the torch at an angle to the workpiece,
then slowly rotate it to an upright position.
2. When sparks are exiting from the bottom of
the workpiece, the arc has pierced through
the material.
3. When the pierce is complete, proceed with
the cut.
Operating Tips (continued)
Piercing
WARNING
SPARKS AND HOT METAL CAN INJURE
EYES AND BURN SKIN
When firing the torch at an angle, sparks and hot metal will spray out from the nozzle. Point
the torch away from yourself and others.
Hold the torch so that the nozzle is within 1/16" (1.5 mm) from the workpiece before firing the torch.