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EN2.3 adjusTmenT OF TOrCh bOdy and gripsYou can draw the torch neck outwards from inside the handle in approx. 30 mm length inorder to grow reach or to minimize heat radiation to welder’s hand. You can also twist thetorch body 360° in regard of the handle. Twisting of neck makes the length adjustment easier.Before starting to weld make sure that the parts being exposed to voltage at the back end ofthe neck body are not visible.You can without tools move or twist grips on the lower surface of the handle into suchposition you like that you can get a steady hold on the torch. You can also easily remove oneor both of the grips through the front end of the handle.3. mainTenanCeThe amount of use and working environment should be taken into consideration whenplanning the frequency of maintenance of TIG torches. Careful use and preventivemaintenance will help to ensure trouble-free operation and long lifetime for the gun.Due to high temperatures and wear the welding end of TIG torch requires most maintenance,but also condition of other parts should be checked regularly.Welding endCheck that…• All insulations of welding end are undamaged and at their place.• Gas nozzle is undamaged and suitable for work.• Flow of shielding gas is free and even.• Electrode is undamaged. Use electrode size and tip sharpening angle which is suitablefor welding case. Make sharpening grinding lengthwise of electrode.• Fastening parts of electrode are undamaged and electrode is fastened tightly at its place.Torch cableCheck that…• Insulations of handle and torch cable are undamaged.• There are no sharp bends in torch cable.Replace damaged parts immediately by new ones.NOTE! Frequent bending of neck body of torch may cause damage of gas or liquid channels. Lengthadjustment of neck body doesn’t work on bent neck.7TTK / © Kemppi Oy / 1130
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