STICK TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
QUESTIONS OR TROUBLE? Contact Forney Industries at 1-800-521-6038
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• Generator OK with continuous output
> 4,500 W (120V) or 10,000 W
(230V)
• Extension cord: #12 AWG (120V) or
#8 AWG (230V) or larger. 25’ (8m)
or shorter extension cords
recommended.
120VAC,
20A outlet,
30A breaker
recommended
*Performance may vary by brand
Connect to Input Power
Recommended electrodes
4.
6.
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Adjust amperage per
settings chart on the
welder
5.
Connect electrode
holder and ground
clamp according to
desired polarity
3.
Usually
DCEP -
Electrode
Positive
Verify machine is plugged in and on.
See manual.
Both LED lights off
Duty cycle exceeded or
insufficient air flow. Allow
machine to cool. Ensure vents are
clear of obstacles. See manual.
Both LED lights on
• Usually due to low input power.
• Welder should be only thing plugged into circuit.
• Avoid using extension cords. If one must be used, it must be #10 AWG
or larger; 25’ (8m) or shorter.
• Generators must be 4,500 W continuous output and not have a
low-idle function (or have it disabled).
Low weld output or poor fusion
Use 5/32” diameter electrodes or smaller. Some 5/32” may draw too
much amperage.
Trying to weld single pass on material larger than ¼” thick is not
possible with this machine. Multi-pass recommended for thicker
materials.
Welder should be the only thing plugged into the circuit.
Frequently tripping circuit breaker or exceeding
duty cycle
Connect ground clamp to clean, bare metal. No
rust, paint or other coatings. Attach the ground
clamp directly to the workpiece if you are
experiencing issues.
Workpiece grounding
• Not recommended for this machine.
• Requires more amperage on Stick than this machine is designed to output.
STICK QUICK START GUIDE
180 ST WELDER
(NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ALUMINUM)
ITEM# 291
Read user manual
Select process
2.
1.
Aluminum welding
EN_v1
Electrode Holder
Ground
Clamp
Electrode
Diameter
Inches
MM
AMPS
E6010
&
E6011
E6013
E7014
E7018
Amperage
3/32
1/8
5/32
1/16
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/32
1/8
5/32
2,4
3,2
4,0
1,6
2,4
3,2
4,0
2,4
3,2
4,0
2,4
3,2
4,0
30-75
35-120
80-160
20-50
40-90
50-130
90-180
40-90
60-130
90-180
50-100
80-160
90-180
