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MANUAL 0-2512
3.02 Setup for Operation
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
WARNING
Read and follow all safety precautions on pages 2-5 of this manual before
preceding with operation.
1.
Install and connect unit according to the installation instructions in
section 2.04, page 17, of this manual.
2.
Wear dry insulating gloves and clothing.
3.
Connect work clamp to clean, bare metal on workpiece. For the
majority of electrodes in use, the work clamp is connected to the
GROUND or NEGATIVE output terminal.
4.
Select proper electrode.
5.
Refer to Operator Control section, page 22, and set the controls per
the following:
a. PROCESS SELECTOR switch [5] to STICK position.
b. Rotate the AMPERAGE control [1] to output current level
desired.
1
5
6.
Insert electrode into electrode holder. For the majority of electrodes
in use, the electrode holder is connected to the POSITIVE output
terminal.
7.
Wear welding helmet with proper filter lens according to ANSI
Z49.1.
8.
Place the PRIMARY POWER switch [18] to ON.
9.
Begin welding.
NOTE
When in the STICK mode, the PULSER and SLOPER controls will not
operate. The Output Contactor is on when the 400GTS is in the STICK
mode.
SETUP FOR OPERATION
Summary of Contents for 400GTS CC/TIG
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