OPERATION (cont.)
9
Warning!
Failure to use a welding mask can result in “eye flashing” where
your naked eye sees the arc. Eye flashing is harmful and can damage your
eyes. Always look through the tinted glass of the welding mask when
observing the arc.
The welding mask protects your face from the welding sprays and ultra violet rays
produced by the arc. The tinted glass is essential for protecting your eyes while
observing the arc.
Warning!
During and immediately after welding the weld will be extremely
hot. Ensure it has cooled before touching with your hands. If it needs to be
moved while still hot use a clamping device.
5. Once the weld has been completed turn the welders on/off switch to the “Off”
position and disconnect the welder from the power supply.
6. Slag is refuse left around the weld after welding, this should only be removed
after the weld has cooled down and is no longer glowing. Remove using the
combination wire brush and chipping hammer provided in the kit.
Electricity
The electricity flows through the wire to the attached torch. The electricity will not
leave the wire unless it touches an earthed object. Electricity always finds the
fastest path to the earth. When the earth cable clamp is connected to the metal
work piece a direct earth connection is created back to the welder. When the wire
makes contact with the earthed work piece an arc is created. The electricity flows
through the wire, the metal work piece and then through the earth cable straight
back to the welder.
Overload Protection
If the internal components of the welder should become hot and the
welder over heats the overload LED will light up and the welder will
automatically shut down. If this should happen leave the welder
connected to the power supply. Leaving it connected to the power supply
will allow the fan to continue to operate which will aid cooling. After
approximately 6 minutes the overload LED should turn off and the welder
should be ready for operation.
