Toolex MIG-200, Instruction Manual

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5. The end of torch should be tilted so that wire is angled anywhere in between straight
on and 15o in the direction you are welding. The amount of tilt is called the drag
angle .
6. When the weld is complete, lift the Gun and welding wire clearly away from any
grounded object, and turn the powers switch off.
Arc (stick) Welding
1. Turn the Current Adjustment Knob to meet the needs of the job.
2. Move the Stick or TIG Switch to “TIG”
3. Connect the Electrode Clamp and Cable to the torch control connector (as 7 shown on
page 9 and twist to lock in place.
4. Plug the cable of the Grounding Clamp into the DC ground connector and secure the
clamp to a clean, exposed metal part of the work piece.
5. Place the metal portion of the welding rod inside the jaws of the Electrode Clamp.
Welding rod types vary for welding different metals.
Note: If too much current is drawn from the welder; the Thermal Overload protector will
activate, the Overload indicator will light, and the welder will turn off until it cools down. It
will automatically reset.
When finished welding
a) Release the Torch handle trigger and lift the Torch handle from the work
piece,
b) Press the Power Switch to the Off (O) position.
c) Set the Torch handle down on the metal workbench,
d) Turn the air supply off,
e) Unplug the line cord from the electrical outlet.