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WELDER SET-UP FOR ARC OR “STICK” WELDING
• Be sure the power cord is unplugged and the power switch is in the
“Off” position.
• Insert the Brass Connector of the Electrode Cable into the Negative ( - )
Brass Receptacle on the Front Panel. Note that the Keyed Tab of the Brass
Connector fi ts into the Keyed Slot at the top of the Negative ( - ) Brass
Receptacle
(Fig C)
. Seat fully and turn 180 Clockwise to lock in place.
• Insert the Brass Connector of the Ground Cable into the Positive ( + ) Brass
Receptacle on the Front Panel. Note that the Keyed Tab of the Brass
Connector fi ts into the Keyed Slot at the top of the Positive ( + ) Brass
Receptacle
(Fig D)
. Seat fully and turn 180 Clockwise to lock in place.
• Move the Stick /TIG Switch to the right position.
(Fig E)
.
• Attach the Ground Clamp to the workpiece as close to the welding area
as possible. To ensure good ground, clean the grounded area of any rust,
grease, oils or paint.
• Place a Welding Rod between the spring-loaded Jaws of the Electrode
or “Stick” Holder
(Fig F)
.
“STICK” WELDING
• Plug the power cord into a properly grounded, 120 Volt AC, 60hz, 20 Amp outlet.
• Make sure the Electrode or “Stick”
is not making contact with the
grounded workpiece
.
• Switch the Power Switch to “On”.
• While wearing a properly functioning Auto Darkening Welding Helmet, Lightly
drag the tip of the Welding Rod along the workpiece surface to start an arc.
• Feed the Welding Rod into the workpiece joint at a 15 angle.
• Lift rod from workpiece when weld bead is completed.
• Turn off Welder Power Switch.
• Set the Electrode or “Stick” Holder on a safe, non-fl ammable, surface.
FIG. C
FIG. C
FIG. D
FIG. D
FIG. E
FIG. E
FIG. F
FIG. F
