Miller Electric 172 M-10 Gun, Owner'S Manual

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7-3. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun
Welding wire is energized when gun trigger is pressed. Before lowering 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.
NOTE
1 Hold Gun and Control Gun
Trigger
2 Workpiece
3 Work Clamp
4 Electrode Extension (Stickout)
1/4 to 1/2 in (6 To 13 mm)
5 Cradle Gun and Rest Hand on
Workpiece
2
3
5
4
90
°
90
°
0
°
-15
°
45
°
45
°
GROOVE WELDS
FILLET WELDS
End View Of Work Angle Side View Of Gun Angle
End View Of Work Angle Side View Of Gun Angle
1
0
°
-15
°
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