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STICK AC / DC SETUP
- CONTINUED
Note:
Pictures may vary from your machine model
Rotate left knob to adjust welding current.
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Ensure the electrode / electrode holder is
not near the work-piece or can earth out,
turn the machine on using the mains power
switch. The front displays will light up and
the cooling fan will start.
Rotate right knob to adjust the welding
voltage.
Press 1 time on the right knob for
Hot Start
. This control provides extra power
when the weld starts to counteract the high
resistance of the electrode and workpiece
as the arc is started.
Press 2 times on the right knob for
Arc Force
. This control boosts the welding
power if its senses the welding voltage is
getting too low. The higher the arc force
adjustment, the higher the minimum
voltage that the power source will allow.
This effect will also cause the welding
current to increase.
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Please see table on page 39 as
a guide to Welding Parameters.
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Amperage Selection Guide
Rod Size/ Gauge
Welding Current
1.6mm
40-50 Amps
2.0mm
50-75 Amps
2.5mm
75-105 Amps
3.2mm
105-140 Amps
4.0mm
140-160 Amps
Average Metal Thickness
Electrode Size
1.0 - 2.0mm
2.0mm
2.0 - 5.0mm
2.6mm
5.0 - 8mm
3.2mm
8.0mm +
4.0mm
Press Menu button and adjust knob to select
Stick AC or DC then press knob to confirm.
MMA (DC)
: Choosing the connection of
DCEN or DCEP according to the different
electrodes. Please refer to the electrode
manual.
MMA (AC)
: No requirements for polarity
connection.
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ON
Function
Setting
Hot Start
0 ~ 10
Arc Force
0 ~ 10
Note:
It is advisable to run a few test welds using scrap
or offcut materials, in order to tune the machine
to the correct settings prior to welding the job.