4 Putting into operation
4.1 Equipping the torch
CAUTION
Risk of injury
Puncture wound may be puncture caused by sharpened electrode.
• Do not reach into the danger zone.
• Wear protective gloves.
Equip the torch neck according to one of the following figures:
1
5
Torch body
1
Gas nozzle
2
Equipping the torch
Fig. 1
NOTICE
• It is also possible to use a gas diffuser instead of the electrode collet. Owing to its design,
it will produce a laminar gas flow.
4.2 Tungsten electrode
The electrode type is set by EN ISO 6848. The max. length of electrode depends on the type
of torch.
NOTICE
• The welding performance is affected by the selection of the tungsten electrode and by
wear. A smooth, groove-free sharpened end of the tungsten electrode has a positive effect
on the welding result.
7 Maintenance and cleaning on page EN-10
EN - 8
Step 1
Steps 2-3
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Tungsten electrode
3
Back cap
4
Valve torch SR/ABITIG
Step 4
3
Collet
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