1.INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENT.......................................................4
1.1 Parameters...........................................................................................................4
2. OPERATION....................................................................................5
2.1 Layout for the front and rear panel......................................................................5
3. CARE & MAINTENANCE..................................................................7
3.1 Keep your Welding Machine in Top Condition..................................................... 7
3.2 Storing the Welder................................................................................................7
4. GENERAL GUIDE TO WELDING........................................................8
4.1 Duty Cycle Rating.................................................................................................8
4.2 Choosing a Welding Process – MIG, Stick or TIG?................................................8
4.3 Joint Preparations.............................................................................................. 10
5. MIG BASIC WELDING GUIDE.........................................................12
5.1 MIG Basic Welding Techniques..........................................................................12
5.2 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)........................................................................12
5.3 Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).........................................................................12
5.4 Position of MIG Torch........................................................................................13
5.5 Distance from the MIG Torch Nozzle to the Work Piece....................................13
5.6 Travel Speed....................................................................................................... 13
5.7 MIG Welding (GMAW) Variables........................................................................14
5.8 Establishing the Arc and Making Weld Beads....................................................16
5.9 MIG Voltage & Wire Speed Settings...................................................................16
5.10 Suggested Settings for Typical MIG Applications..............................................17
5.11 Welding wire Size Selection..............................................................................17
5.12 Maintenance of MIG Gun mechanism.............................................................18
5.13 MIG Welding Troubleshooting.........................................................................19
6. STICK (MMA) BASIC WELDING GUIDE...........................................23
6.1 Size of Electrodes...............................................................................................23
6.2 Storage of Electrodes.........................................................................................23
6.3 Electrode Polarity............................................................................................... 23
6.4 Effects of Stick (MMA) Welding on Various Materials........................................23
6.5 Types of Electrodes............................................................................................24
6.6 Suggested Settings for Typical Stick (MMA) Applications.................................. 24
6.7 MMA Welding Techniques.................................................................................25
6.8 Making Welded Joints........................................................................................27
6.9 MMA (Stick) Troubleshooting............................................................................ 31
7. KNOWLEDGE & RESOURCES.........................................................33
8. SAFETY.........................................................................................33
8.1 Store and Retain this Manual.............................................................................33
8.2 Important Safety Information............................................................................ 33
8.3 Welding Operation.............................................................................................33
8.4 Welding Safety Instructions & Warnings............................................................35
9. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................39
9.1 Maintenance......................................................................................................39
9.2 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................40
9.3 Electrical schematic drawing..............................................................................42
10. Warranty....................................................................................43
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