Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
MIG/STICK WELDER
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5.2. Select a heat setting. Refer to set up chart.
5.3. Hold the torch in one hand, allowing the nozzle to rest on the edge of the
work piece farthest away from you, and at an angle similar to that which will be
used when welding. (See HOLDING THE TORCH if you are uncertain of the
angle at which you will be welding).
5.4. With your free hand, turn the Wire Speed Dial to maximum and continue to
hold onto the knob.
5.5. Lower your welding helmet and pull the trigger on the torch to start an arc,
then begin to drag the torch toward you while simultaneously turning the Wire
Speed Dial counter-clockwise.
5.6. LISTEN! As you decrease the wire speed, the sound that the arc makes will
change from a sputtering to a high-pitched buzzing sound and then will begin
sputtering again if you decrease the wire speed too much. The point on the wire
speed adjustment where the high-pitched buzzing sound is achieved is the
correct setting. You can use the wire speed control to slightly increase or
decrease the heat and penetration for a given heat setting by selecting higher or
lower wire speed settings. Repeat this tune-in procedure if you select a new heat
setting, a different diameter wire, or a different type of welding wire.
6. Welding Techniques
EXPOSURE TO A WELDING ARC IS EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO THE EYES
AND SKIN! Prolonged exposure to the welding arc can cause blindness
and burns. Never strike an arc or begin welding until you are adequately
protected. Wear flameproof welding gloves, a heavy long sleeved shirt,
trousers with out cuffs, high topped shoes and an ANSI approved welding
helmet.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! To prevent ELECTRIC SHOCK, do not
perform any welding while standing, kneeling, or lying directly on the
grounded work.
6.1 Moving the torch
Torch travel refers to the movement of the torch along the weld joint and is
broken into two elements: Direction and Speed. A solid weld bead requires that
the welding torch be moved steadily and at the right speed along the weld joint.
Moving the torch too fast, too slow, or erratically will prevent proper fusion or
create a lumpy, uneven bead.
Travel direction
is the direction the torch is moved along the weld joint in
relation to the weld puddle. The torch is either PUSHED into the weld puddle or
PULLED away from the weld puddle.
For most welding jobs you will pull the torch along the weld joint to take
advantage of the greater weld puddle visibility.
