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Welding wire is energized when
gun trigger is pressed. Before low-
ering helmet and pressing trigger,
be sure wire is no more than 1/2 in.
(13 mm) past end of nozzle, and
tip of wire is positioned correctly
on seam.
1
Hold Gun and Control Gun
Trigger
2
Workpiece
3
Work Clamp
4
Electrode Extension (Stickout)
Solid Wire
−
3/8 to 1/2 in.
(9 to 13 mm)
Flux Cored Wire
−
1/2 to 5/8 in.
(13 to 16 mm)
5
Cradle Gun and Rest Hand on
Workpiece
2
3
5
4
90
°
90
°
0
°
-15
°
45
°
45
°
1
0
°
-15
°
S-0421-A
End View of Work Angle
Side View of Gun Angle
Groove Welds
End View of Work Angle
Side View of Gun Angle
Fillet Welds
9-4.
Holding And Positioning Welding Gun
