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Operation
Caution : Before arc welding, read and understand all safety precautions and warnings .
1.
If using non-flux core wire, connect and secure the Argon/ CO
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gas hose to the rear of the MIG
welder.( If using flux core wire, protective gas is not required.)
2.
Attach the Ground Cable with Clamp(29) as close as possible to the metal object to be welded, or to
the metal work bench where the object is mounted and electrically connected.
3.
Refer to the power setting table on the next page. Thinner metals use lower current. Heavier metals use
higher current.
4.
Verify that the ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF position , then plug the MIG welder line cord into a
dedicated, 120VAC,20 amp line with delayed action type circuit breaker or fuses.
5.
Momentarily press the Welding Torch trigger switch to test the wire feed speed. Adjust the speed by
turning the Wire Speed Control Knob.
6.
Orient yourself on the area to be welded , then hold the Arc Shaded Face Shield over your eyes.
Warning: Never look at the ignited arc without , arc shaded, eye protection in a full face shield . Permanent
eye damage or Blindness can occur. Skin burns can occur. Never breath arc fumes.
7.
Press( and hold) the Torch Trigger Switch and stroke the area to be welded with the electrode wire to
ignite the arc.
Never tap the electrode wire into the welding surface to ignite the arc. This damages its external
coating on the electrode which prevents oxygen in the air from coming into contact with the molten
metal , causing it to oxidize.
8.
Once the arc is ignited, tilt the electrode wire forward at an angle of about 35 degree. Refer to the
illustration at right.
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