Design and function
MMA welding
099-005214-EW501
19.05.2011
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5.9
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.
5.9.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead
NOTE
The polarity depends on the manufacturer instructions given on the filler material
packaging.
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3
4
5
1
1
5
Figure 5-15
Item Symbol Description
0
1
Workpiece
Connection socket, "+" welding current
2
• MMA welding:
Workpiece connection
"-" welding current connection socket
3
• MMA
welding:
electrode
holder
connection
4
Park socket, polarity selection plug
Retainer for the polarity selection plug in MMA mode or for transport.
5
Electrode holder
