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drag the steps for starting a cut with an oxyfuel torch in the correct order.
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preheat the metal until it glows red.
tilt the torch slightly and begin moving along the cut line.
activate the oxygen jet to pierce the metal.
position the torch so the angle is straight up and down.
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Explanation:

Step1: Position the torch

First, position the torch so the angle is straight up and down. This is the initial setup for preheating.

Step2: Preheat the metal

Next, preheat the metal until it glows red. Preheating is necessary before piercing.

Step3: Activate oxygen jet

Then, activate the oxygen jet to pierce the metal. Piercing comes after preheating.

Step4: Tilt and move torch

Finally, tilt the torch slightly and begin moving along the cut line. This is the last step to start the continuous cut.

Answer:

1. Position the torch so the angle is straight up and down.
2. Preheat the metal until it glows red.
3. Activate the oxygen jet to pierce the metal.
4. Tilt the torch slightly and begin moving along the cut line.