Magmaweld MiniStick, User Manual

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2.3 Connections for MMA Welding
Check the mains voltage before connecting the machine to the mains.
When plugging the power plug into the outlet, make sure that the power switch is set to “0” in
the turned-off position.
• SWITCH ON the machine via power switch and check if power led lights up and cooler fan works.
• According to the polarity of the electrode to be used, insert welding cables into the appropriate socket and
tighten them by turning clock-wise.
• Connect the earth clamp tightly to the workpiece as close as possible to the welding area.
• Adjust the desired current and the machine is ready to weld.
• Below table is given as a reference for current adjustment of mild steel electrodes, please refer to the
electrode manufacturer’s recommendations.
Figure 3 : TIG Welding Connections Figure 4 : Gas Cylinder Connection
2.4 Connections for TIG Welding
Check the mains voltage before connecting the machine to the mains.
When plugging the power plug into the outlet, make sure that the power switch is set to “0” in
the turned-off position.
• Start the machine with the on/off switch and check whether the Leds are on and the cooling fan is working.
• TIG torch with a valve should be used.
• Connect the TIG torch power cable to the negative welding socket and the earth cable to the positive welding
socket of the machine.
• Install the Argon gas regulator onto the Argon gas cylinder.
• Connect the gas hose of the torch to the gas regulator.
• Adjust the desired current and the machine is ready to weld.
Recommended Welding Current
Rutile Basic
2.0
2.5
3.2
4.0 40-60 A
60-90 A
100-140 A
140-180 A
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60-90 A
100-130 A
140-180 A
Covered Electrode
Diameter (mm)
Installation