Operation should include

• following the written or verbal welding assignment
• adjusting equipment to obtain a neutral flame
• adjusting travel speed
• identifying types of cuts (e.g., bevel, straight)
• cutting the metal to the designated dimensions
• shutting down equipment at the end of the job.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What should be adjusted if black smoke is observed?
• Where should the track be located?
• What preparation is needed for full range operation?
• Why is a dry run important before cutting?
• What frame must be used to cut?
• Why is it important to inspect a completed cut?
• What is the remedy if the bottom edge of the cut is fusing back together?