Commissioning
MMA welding
Item No.: 099-002046-EWM01
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6.8
MMA welding
CAUTION
Risk of being crushed or burnt.
When replacing spent or new stick electrodes
• Switch off machine at the main switch
• Wear appropriate safety gloves
• Use insulated tongs to remove spent stick electrodes or to move welded workpieces and
• Always put the electrode holder down on an insulated surface.
6.8.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead
6.8.1.1
PICOTIG 180
3
1
2
Figure 6-4
Item Symbol Description
0
1
Connection socket, “-” welding current
Workpiece lead or electrode holder connection
2
Connection socket for "+" welding current
Electrode holder or workpiece lead connection
3
G¼" connecting nipple
Shielding gas connection (with yellow insulating cap) for TIG welding torch
• Fit yellow protective cap onto G¼" connecting nipple.
• 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.
NOTE
Polarity depends on the instructions from the electrode manufacturer given on the
electrode packaging.
