ESAB Cigweld EasyWeld 160, Operating Manual

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MIG (GMAW) WELDING 5-16 Manual 0-5617
EasyWeld / HandyWeld 160
The welding gun should be held at an angle to the weld joint. (see Secondary Adjustment Variables below)
Hold the gun so that the welding seam is viewed at all times. Always wear the welding helmet with proper filter
lenses and use the proper safety equipment.
!!
CAUTION
Do not pull the welding gun back when the arc is established. This will create excessive wire extension (stick-out) and
make a very poor weld.
The electrode wire is not energized until the gun trigger switch is depressed. The wire may therefore be placed
on the seam or joint prior to lowering the helmet.
Butt & Horizontal Welds
Direction of
Travel
5° to 15°
Longitudinal
Angle
90°
Transverse
Angle
Art # A-08993
Figure 5-30
Direction of
Travel
5° to 15°
Longitudinal Angle
30° to 60°
Transverse Angle
Art # A-08994
Figure 5-31
Vertical Fillet Welds
Art # A-08995
30° to 60°
Transverse
Angle
30° to 60°
Transverse
Angle
Direction of Travel
10°
Longitudinal Angle
10° to 20° Longitudinal
Angle
Figure 5-32
Art # A-08996
30° to 60°
Transverse Angle
Direction of Travel
5° to 15°
Longitudinal
Angle
Figure 5-33