Design and function
MMA welding
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5.4
MMA welding
CAUTION
Risk of crushing and burns!
When changing stick electrodes there is a risk of crushing and burns!
• Wear appropriate and dry protective gloves.
• Use an insulated pair of tongs to remove the used stick electrode or to move welded
workpieces.
5.4.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead
Figure 5-16
Item Symbol
Description
0
1
Workpiece
2
Electrode holder
3
Connection socket, welding current “–”
4
Connection socket, “+” welding current
• Insert cable plug of the electrode holder into either the "+" or "-" welding current connection socket and
lock by turning to the right.
• Insert cable plug of the workpiece lead into either the "+" or "-" welding current connection socket and
lock by turning to the right.
Polarity depends on the instructions from the electrode manufacturer given on the electrode packaging.
5.4.2
Welding task selection
For selection of the welding task and for general operation see the relevant Control operating instructions.
5.5
Remote control
The remote controls are operated via the 19-pole remote control connection socket (analogue) or
the 7-pole remote control connection socket (digital), depending on the model.
Read and observe the documentation to all system and accessory components!
