ESAB PT-38 Manuel D'instructions page 20

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WaRNINg
Figure 4-3. Piercing & cutting Techniques using the PT-38
aRc RaYs caN BuRN EYEs aND sKIN;
NoIsE caN DaMagE hEaRINg.
• wear welDiNg helmeT wiTh No. 6 or 7 leNs shaDe.
• wear eye, ear, aND boDy proTecTioN.
1. TO START A PIERCE, TILT THE TORCH TO PREVENT MOLTEN
MATERIAL FROM COMING BACK AGAINST AND DAMAGING
THE TORCH.
2. WHEN THE ARC BREAKS THROUGH THE WORK, BRING
THE TORCH TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION AND PROCEED
TO CUT.
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