Stand-Off Guide; Drag Cutting 40 Amp - ESAB PT-38 Manuel D'instruction

SECTION 4
WARNING
4.1 Stand-off Guide
Use to maintain a constant stand-off distance. Attach optional stand-off guide assembly by removing the retaining/shield
cup and installing the stand-off guide assembly.
Guide against
straight edge or
free-hand cut.
Figure 4-4. Installation and Operation of Stand-off Guide
4.2 Drag Cutting 40 Amp
For cutting thin material, under 3/8" (9 mm), insert low current gas baffle, electrode, 40 amp drag nozzle, and standard
retaining/shield cup. Set current level to 40 amps and begin cutting.
DRAG CUTTING, EVEN WITH LOWER CURRENT LEVELS MAY SIGNIFI-
CANTLY REDUCE THE LIFE OF TORCH CONSUMABLES. ATTEMPTING
TO DRAG CUT WITH HIGHER CURRENTS GREATER THAN 40 AMPS
MAY CAUSE IMMEDIATE CATASTROPHIC CONSUMABLE DAMAGE.
Gas Baffle (30-70 Amp)
Electrode 40 Amp Drag Nozzle
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OPERATION

Stand-off guide

assembly
Retaining/Shield Cup