Hobart Welding Products AIRFORCE OM-230 455D - Manual (Page 22)

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5-5. Sequence Of Cutting Using Stand-off Guide
EXAMPLE Of Cutting Using Stand-off Guide
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Moisture from the compressor will form in the air line
and at the torch. It will be normal to sometimes see
moisture come out the end of the torch.
Place stand-off guide on work. Stand-off
guide provides 1/16 in (1.6 mm) gap
between tip and workpiece.
Press trigger.
Pilot arc starts.
After cutting arc
starts, slowly
move torch
across metal.
Adjust speed so
sparks go thru metal
and out bottom of cut.
Pause briefly at
end of cut before
releasing trigger.
Torch air cooling (postflow)
continues after releasing trigger.
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Postflow must finish before
trigger will restart pilot arc.
1/16 in
(1.6 mm)
Y The pilot arc starts immediately
when trigger is pressed.
Split section
to bottom
Stand-off Guide
Installation