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Stick Welding
to prEVEnt SErioUS inJUry and dEatH:
do not weld without grounding clamp.
When the operator is not holding the Electrode Holder, it must be
sitting on a nonconductive, nonflammable surface.
1. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF position.
2.
iMportant: change the Voltage Switch
on the back of the Welder to the
voltage of the outlet you will use.
3. If using 120VAC, connect the included adapter to
the end of the Power Cord.
If using 240VAC, do not use the adapter.
4. Plug the Power Cord into a properly grounded
and rated receptacle that matches the plug and
selected voltage. The circuit must be equipped
with delayed action-type circuit breaker or fuses.
5. Set Electrode Holder down on
nonconductive, nonflammable surface
away from any grounded objects.
6. Set the Mode Switch to the middle,
TIG welding
setting.
7. Turn the Power Switch ON.
Warning!
Welder is now energized and
open circuit Voltage is present.
8.
Hot Start control:
In Stick Welding mode,
the center knob controls the amount of
amperage during arc starting. Hot Start assists
in arc starting and makes striking an arc easier.
After the arc is established, the welding current will
automatically change to the pre-set amperage.
note:
The initial settings may need to be adjusted
after stopping and carefully inspecting the weld.
Proper welding takes experience.
Warning! to prEVEnt SErioUS inJUry:
protective gear must be worn when using the
Welder; minimum shade number 10 full face shield
(or welding mask), ear protection, welding gloves,
sleeves and apron, nioSH-approved respirator,
and fire resistant work clothes without pockets
should be worn when welding. light from the
arc can cause permanent damage to the eyes
and skin. do not breathe arc fumes.
After practice welding on scrap,
stop, and
check your progress. Perform Strike Test according
to
Strike test on page 31.
After making
any necessary adjustments, continue to weld
while carefully following the DUTY CYCLE
guidelines as explained on page 28.
9. Place the bare metal end of the Stick Electrode (sold
separately) inside the jaws of the Electrode Holder.
10. Stroke the workpiece lightly to ignite the arc.
Tips for igniting the arc:
a. Tap the surface with the Electrode.
b. Stroke the surface with the Electrode.
c. Strike the surface like a match with the Electrode.
11. After the arc ignites:
a. Lift the Electrode off workpiece the same
distance as the diameter of the bare metal end.
b. Tilt Electrode back 10 to 20 degrees.
c. Drag Electrode to the back end of the weld
puddle to deposit material as needed.
12. When finished welding; lift the Electrode from
the workpiece, then set Electrode Holder
down on nonconductive, nonflammable
surface away from any grounded objects.
13. Turn the Power Switch OFF.
14. To prevent accidents, after use:
• Allow Welder to cool down.
• Unplug Welder’s power cord from outlet.
• Remove Ground Clamp.
• Disconnect Electrode Holder
and Ground Cables.
15. Clean, then store Welder and its accessories
indoors out of children’s reach.